Legalizes growing or possessing up to six marijuana plants for personal recreational use, and up to 10 plants for personal medical use, by persons aged 21 or older.
This bill (S 1985) would legalize for adults aged 21 or older the cultivation and possession of up to six marijuana plants per person for personal recreational use, with a household maximum of 12 plants. It also legalizes for qualifying medical patients (21+) or their designated caregivers to grow and possess up to 10 plants per person for medical use, with the same household cap of 12 plants. The bill amends state law to remove criminal penalties for these specific amounts, building on existing law that already decriminalized possession of up to six ounces. The bill is pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee (introduced January 9, 2024) and would take effect immediately if enacted.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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