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MS HB1280
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeffery Harness
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AI Summary
- Reduces maximum imprisonment for possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana from 3 years to 18 months, and maximum fine from $3,000 to $1,500
- Cuts fines for first-offense simple possession (30 grams or less) by half, from $100-$250 to $50-$125, and reduces second-offense jail time from 60 days to 30 days
- Reduces penalties for marijuana transfer/distribution at all weight tiers, including cutting maximum imprisonment for 30 grams or less from 3 years to 18 months
- Shortens the record retention period for first and second marijuana possession convictions from 2 years to 1 year before expungement
- Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies only to marijuana penalties while leaving synthetic cannabinoid penalties unchanged
Legislative Description
Marijuana; reduce penalties for possession of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/19/2026
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