Some Louisville lawmakers have filed bills aimed at decriminalizing marijuana in Kentucky.Two bills have been filed in the general assembly.State Sen. David Yates’ bill would removed criminal penalties for anyone found with less than 8 ounces of marijuana.Currently, the first offense is a Class A misdemeanor.State Rep. Nima Kulkarni has filed a separate bill in the House.Her bill would remove penalties for anyone 21 or older who is found with a small amount of marijuana for personal use.Medical marijuana was passed in the general assembly. It will allow patients with certain conditions to use it, and Gov. Andy Beshear is vying to add more qualifying conditions.The medical marijuana bill that was passed doesn’t take effect until 2025.
Some Louisville lawmakers have filed bills aimed at decriminalizing marijuana in Kentucky.
Two bills have been filed in the general assembly.
State Sen. David Yates’ bill would removed criminal penalties for anyone found with less than 8 ounces of marijuana.
Currently, the first offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
State Rep. Nima Kulkarni has filed a separate bill in the House.
Her bill would remove penalties for anyone 21 or older who is found with a small amount of marijuana for personal use.
Medical marijuana was passed in the general assembly. It will allow patients with certain conditions to use it, and Gov. Andy Beshear is vying to add more qualifying conditions.
The medical marijuana bill that was passed doesn’t take effect until 2025.