The governor of South Carolina says there’s a “compelling” case to be made for legalizing medical marijuana in the state, despite reservations from law enforcement. And a key GOP lawmaker who’s championed the reform over multiple sessions says he’s eyeing 2026 as the year to finally get the job done.
Gov. Henry McMaster (R) said last week that he thinks supporters of the reform have a “very compelling situation,” despite the fact that “law enforcement, almost end-to-end, still have grave concerns.”
“I think what we need to do is study it very carefully, get as much information as we can and try to do the right thing,” he said.
Sen. Tom Davis (R), who has sponsored several bills to legalize medical cannabis cannabis described his legislation as “conservative.”
“It is strictly limited to medical conditions,” he said. “And really this is all about—let’s not forget what we’re after here—this is about helping patients.”
The office of House Speaker Murrell Smith (R) tempered expectations, however, saying in a statement to WSPA 7 News that the leader’s “previous statement on the medical marijuana bill holds true,” referencing his comments on insufficient support within the GOP caucus to advance the reform.
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