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Introduced
04/21/2022
04/21/2022
In Committee
04/21/2022
04/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5275&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/5275_20220421.htm |
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