State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R) is introducing legislation seeking to amend Pennsylvania's Uniform Firearms Act to conform with the state's legalization of medical marijuana. 

In 2016, the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act was enacted allowing individuals to legally treat specific medical conditions with marijuana. 

Since the act was enacted, many laws have been updated to include the lawful use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. 

However, according to Laughlin, some Pennsylvania laws, including the state's Uniform Firearms Act, continue to view all marijuana use as unlawful. That means, even if a person has a valid medical marijuana card, they are prohibited from having a license to carry a firearm. 

"My legislation will make sure a valid medical marijuana cardholder is no longer considered an unlawful marijuana user,” said Laughlin. “Although marijuana remains illegal under federal law, we should be updating Pennsylvania’s laws to ensure valid medical marijuana cardholders are not denied their rights.”

More information on Laughlin's legislation can be found here.