Utah Could End Jail Threat for First-Time Marijuana Possession

Utah Could End Jail Threat for First-Time Marijuana Possession

A Utah lawmaker has filed a bill for the 2026 session that would decriminalize marijuana and make it so that people caught possessing small amounts of cannabis would not face the threat of jail time on the first occasion. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Grant Amjad Miller (D), would reduce the penalty for possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana to a civil infraction for a first case, which is punishable by a fine of up to $750 wit…

New Utah Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana, Removing The Threat Of Jail Time For Low-Level Possession

A Utah lawmaker has filed a bill for the 2026 session that would decriminalize marijuana and make it so that people caught possessing small amounts of cannabis would not face the threat of jail time for first-time offenses. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Grant Amjad Miller (D), would reduce the penalty for possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana to a civil infraction for a first offense, which is punishable by a fine of up to $750 with no …