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S 2989 108th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liability Criminal liability Drug abuse Evidence (Law) Government Operations and Politics Health Law Marijuana Medicinal plants Prosecution State laws

Truth in Trials Act

Introduced: November 17, 2004 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 17, 2004
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 17, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11430-11431)
Nov 17, 2004
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Truth in Trials Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish as an affirmative defense for any person facing prosecution or a proceeding for any marijuana-related offense that the marijuana-related activities in question were in compliance with State law regarding the medical use of marijuana.

What's happening now November 17, 2004

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2989: Truth in Trials Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2989/
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"S. 2989: Truth in Trials Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2989/.
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S. 2989, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2989/.
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