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Relating to the possession of small quantities of marijuana, and providing penalties
Sponsored by Rep. Joshua Meggers (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People caught with ten grams or less of marijuana that they were not trying to sell would face a $500 fine and a simple misdemeanor charge. Under current laws, these same actions could lead to much harsher penalties, including serious felonies. This change removes the old rules regarding the possession of small amounts of marijuana that were not intended for sale.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the possession of small quantities of marijuana. The bill provides that certain conduct involving ten grams or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a scheduled fine of $500. Current law imposes penalties ranging from an aggravated misdemeanor up to a class “B” felony depending upon the conduct of the defendant and the quantity of marijuana. The bill repeals Code section 124.410, which involves proving that the defendant delivered or possessed with intent to deliver one-half ounce or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale.
Why it matters. People caught possessing ten grams or less of marijuana without the intent to sell it would face a simple misdemeanor and a $500 fine instead of more serious felony or misdemeanor charges. This change replaces current laws that impose higher penalties based on the specific conduct and amount of marijuana involved.2
Similar bills
- HF 78 Relating to the possession of small quantities of marijuana, and providing penalties91st General Assembly · In committeeNearly identical
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