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KS HB2354
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Creates an affirmative defense to marijuana possession charges for Kansas residents who are disabled veterans holding a valid medical marijuana card issued by any state
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Defines "disabled veteran" as a person who served in active military, naval, air, or space service with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions, and who received a service-connected disability
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Amends K.S.A. 21-5706, the existing unlawful possession of controlled substances statute, to add this new exception alongside the existing cannabidiol treatment preparation defense
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Providing an exception to the crime of unlawful possession of controlled substances for residents of Kansas who possess marijuana and are disabled veterans with a valid medical marijuana card issued by any state.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/7/2025