A legislative effort to reduce marijuana arrests by decriminalizing possession that is in “public view” appears to have failed in New York. The bill had passed the Democratic controlled State Assembly after being recently endorsed by Governor Andrew Cuomo (D), but it failed to get a vote in the Republican controlled State Senate.

Today could be our last chance to bring medical marijuana to New York for another year, and many patients across the state just can’t wait that long.

If you live in New York state, click here to write a letter to the state senate to pass S. 8427.