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Introduced
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
In Committee
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-619 SO AS TO DESIGNATE APRIL TWENTIETH 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 designates April 20th of each year as "420 Day" in South Carolina and directs the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services to pardon at least 20% of persons previously convicted of simple possession of marijuana on that date. The bill applies only to the offense of simple marijuana possession and not to other unrelated convictions, and it takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 04/20/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4358&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4358_20230420.htm |
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