The South Carolina Compassionate Care Act, which has been stalled on multiple occasions in previous years, was reintroduced in December 2024. The bill, which is yet to be passed in the senate, would establish a legal framework for a medical-use cannabis market. The bill would also establish a Medical Cannabis Advisory Board to oversee the industry, including regulating patient licensing and health/safety regulations.

There is no notable activity at this time.

Though the proposed medical marijuana bill is highly restrictive, The Palmetto State will ultimately be an attractive market with a population of over 5MM people and long-term pressure from neighboring states with less restrictions.