Governor Bentley Signs Leni’s Law

MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced that he has signed HB61, also known as Leni’s Law.

“As a physician, I believe it is extremely important to give patients with a chronic or debilitating disease the option to consider every possible option for treatment, Governor Robert Bentley said. “With Leni’s Law, citizens in Alabama will have access to cannabidiol that may help with treatment.  Through a study at UAB, we have seen the benefit of cannabidiol to help with chronic seizures. I hope we will be able to collect information that will determine the efficacy of this substance in other chronic debilitating diseases.”

With the Governor’s signature, the law will be effective June 1.