H.R. 3939 (111th): Truth in Trials Act

Introduced:
Oct 27, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA17]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 6134 (112th) on Jul 17, 2012.

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Status

This bill was introduced on October 27, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 27, 2009
Cosponsors
32 cosponsors (29D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an affirmative defense for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States, and for other purpose.

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Last updated Oct 27, 2009.
4 pages

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10/27/2009--Introduced.
Truth in Trials Act - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) allow any person on trial for a federal marijuana-related offense to introduce evidence that the alleged marijuana-related activities were performed in compliance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana; (2) allow an affirmative defense to a marijuana prosecution that the alleged marijuana-related activities complied with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana; (3) limit the criminal liability of persons convicted of federal marijuana-related offenses; (4) require the preservation and return (if a defendant is acquitted) of property seized in connection with a marijuana prosecution; and (5) prohibit the seizure of plants grown or stored under a physician's recommendation or by order of a state or municipal agency in accordance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana.

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Other Citations

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 221