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ID H0007

Bill

Status

Passed

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Possession of marijuana in amounts of 3 ounces or less by persons 18 years or older is a misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum fine of $300, in addition to existing penalties for schedule I-VI controlled substance possession (up to 1 year jail and $1,000 fine)

  • Possession of marijuana greater than 3 ounces remains a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 fine

  • The bill adds specific penalty language for small-quantity marijuana possession that did not previously exist in Idaho Code Section 37-2732

  • Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide a penalty for possession of less than three ounces of marijuana.

UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 24, 2025 Session Law Chapter 7 Effective: 07/01/2025

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/22/2025
Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/13/2025

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