Idaho bill that would impose harsh mandatory fines for cannabis possession heads to governor’s desk

Bad news! The Idaho House and Senate have both passed an outrageous bill, HB 7, that imposes a mandatory minimum $300 fine for possession for small amounts of cannabis. It now heads to Governor Brad Little's desk. If you live in Idaho, ask the governor to veto this excessive fine.

An Idaho combat veteran voiced his concerns before the committee, expressing how this bill could harm veterans with high fines for just needing an edible. We share those concerns about how this bill will be detrimental to Idahoans who use cannabis for therapeutic uses.

Making it worse, this mandatory minimum fine is also in addition to possible jail time! These harsh mandatory fines would have devastating effects on Idahoans, especially those who struggle to make ends meet, including patients who are using cannabis medically.

Unfortunately, Gov. Little has an anti-cannabis history. We need as many Idahoans as possible to let him know voters deserve more freedom, and less draconian cannabis laws, not more.

If you live in Idaho and want to go the extra mile, place a call to the governor's office or contact him on Twitter/X after you send an email. If you make a call, be sure to leave your name, number, and the city or town you live in, and politely ask the governor to veto HB 7, which would impose a harsh mandatory minimum fine on possessing even a tiny amount of marijuana. You can mention that judges should have the discretion, especially since cannabis is used as a medicine for many — including veterans.