South Carolina Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana, Ban State Enforcement of Some Federal Prohibition

A bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. The bill would also prohibit some state cooperation with the enforcement federal acts that criminalize the use of marijuana authorized in South Carolina.

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Hawaii Bills Would Reform State Asset Forfeiture Process, Opt State Out of Federal Program

The legislation would restrict asset forfeiture to felony cases and would require a criminal conviction before prosecutors could proceed with the process in most cases.

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North Dakota Measure Would Put Electronic Communications and Data Privacy Amendment on the Ballot

A resolution filed in the North Dakota Senate would put a state constitutional amendment on the ballot to elevate the privacy of a person’s electronic communications and data to the same level as “persons, houses, papers and possessions.”

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Oklahoma Bill Would Take the First Step Toward Legalizing “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would amend existing state law by allowing research facilities and universities to conduct clinical trials for psilocybin with patients over the age of 21 suffering a variety of ailments. The trials would be to determine its safety and potential therapeutic benefits. The bill also provides an affirmative defense for both researchers and patients participating in the trials in the event of arrest or prosecution. Any facilities conducting the trials would have to submit their findings to the state by December 2026.

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