Bill > SB295

This bill removes criminal penalties for possession of a personal-use quantity of marijuana and replaces them with a civil marijuana infraction. Under the new law, individuals 18 and older who possess one ounce or less of marijuana would be subject to a $25 fine or up to three hours of community service, while individuals under 18 would be required to complete up to five hours of community service or a drug awareness program. Importantly, no person can be arrested for a marijuana infraction, and for individuals under 18, their parents or legal guardians would be notified. The bill prohibits municipalities from creating their own ordinances related to marijuana possession and ensures that a marijuana infraction cannot impact driving privileges, student financial aid, public housing, employment opportunities, adoptive parent status, or probation conditions. Additionally, records of marijuana infractions will not be entered into criminal databases, and law enforcement agencies are required to collect and report data on these infractions annually. Fines collected will be split equally between the state general fund and a new drug awareness program fund administered by the Department for Children and Families. The bill defines a personal-use quantity as one ounce or less of marijuana, five grams or less of marijuana resin or concentrates, and 1,000 milligrams or less of tetrahydrocannabinols.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb295/