Corzine Would Sign Medical Marijuana Law

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine said Wednesday he'll "absolutely" sign a medical marijuana bill for chronically and terminally ill patients if it gets to his desk.

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Corzine, a Democrat running for re-election, made the comments Wednesday morning on WNYC radio's "Brian Lehrer Show."

He told Lehrer the law could be structured so patients are comfortable and there are safeguards against abuses.

The Senate approved the bill Monday. It faces an uncertain fate in the Assembly.

Thirteen states have medical marijuana laws on the books. All but four came about because of voter referendums. In New Jersey, the Legislature must change the law.