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UT HB0253Failedas of 2026-03-06

Marijuana Use or Possession Penalty Amendments

Plain-English summary

What happened: A Utah bill amending penalties for marijuana use or possession had its enacting clause struck in the House, effectively killing the legislation.

Why it matters: The failure of the bill leaves existing criminal and civil penalties for marijuana use and possession unchanged in Utah, maintaining the current legal risk environment.

Affects: patients and retailers

LATEST ACTION: House/ strike enacting clause in Clerk of the House
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