It was a standing room only crowd on Friday for committee hearing on legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky.

The meeting was held on Friday at the State Capital Annex.

While marijuana is still classified as a schedule one drug, Kentucky lawmakers discussed the potential to follow in the footsteps of several other states and legalize the controversial plant for medical use.

Lawmakers heard from law enforcement, medical marijuana advocates and from medical professionals about the uses for medical marijuana in Kentucky.

Dr. Gregory Barnes from the University of Louisville discussed his research on the effectiveness of cannabidiol, or CBD, in epilepsy patients. Dr. Barnes told the committee research results showed 98% CBD medication outperformed placebos in testing.

Dr. Barnes told the committee that CBD could be used to treat epilepsy, anxiety, addiction and autism among other disabilities.

While the issue has never been taken to the senate floor for a vote, legislators have not ruled out addressing the issue at the start of next year's session in January.