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SC H5275

SC H5275
420 Day


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Introduced
04/21/2022
In Committee
04/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 1-1-619 So As To Designate April 20 Of Each Year As "420 Day"; And To Direct The Department Of Probation, Parole And Pardon Services To Pardon At Least Twenty Percent Of Persons Convicted Of Simple Possession Of Marijuana On That Date Each Year.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Laws of South Carolina to designate April 20th of each year as "420 Day" and directs the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services to pardon at least 20% of individuals previously convicted of simple possession of marijuana on that date each year, after they have completed their sentence, including any probation or parole. The bill is aimed at acknowledging and addressing past marijuana-related convictions in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 04/21/2022)

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