HB2354

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.

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2354 exempts disabled veterans with a valid medical marijuana card from charges of unlawful possession of marijuana.

Kansas HB2354 amends the state's controlled substances law to exempt disabled veterans with a valid medical marijuana card from charges of unlawful possession of marijuana. This exception applies to residents of Kansas who possess marijuana for medical purposes and have a qualifying medical condition. The bill also repeals the existing section on unlawful possession of controlled substances and replaces it with new provisions that include this exemption.

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History

Feb 7, 2025

House

House Introduced

Feb 7, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary