Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Member's bill

8 June 2017

The purpose of this bill is to make it legal for New Zealanders who are suffering from terminal illness or any debilitating condition to use cannabis or cannabis products with the support of a registered medical practitioner.

Voting method

Personal voting: Each MP cast their own vote on this bill.

  • Introduced on 8 June 2017
  • 1st reading on 31 January 2018
  • Defeated on 31 January 2018

Member responsible

Chlöe Swarbrick

Chlöe Swarbrick

Green Party MP for Auckland Central

Votes

1st reading

Defeated

31 January 2018

personal vote

47Aye
73No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.