Removing the criminal penalties for possession of a personal-use quantity of marijuana and creating a civil penalty for possession of a personal-use quantity of marijuana.

Kansas' SB 295 replaces criminal penalties for possessing a personal-use amount of marijuana (up to 1 ounce) with a civil "marijuana infraction." Adults face a $25 fine or up to three hours of community service, while minors require up to five hours of community service or a drug awareness program. The bill prohibits arrests for this infraction, bans criminal records, and prevents impacts on driving privileges, financial aid, housing, or adoption eligibility. Fines fund a drug awareness program (50%) and the state general fund (50%), with data reported annually to the legislature. Municipalities cannot ban possession but may regulate public consumption similarly to alcohol.