Medical marijuana steps away from legalization in South Carolina A bill to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina is on the calendar for debate at the state House, but it's not clear whether the discussion around the Compassionate Care Act will take place this year or next. (Source: Live 5) By Michal Higdon | May 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM EDT - Updated May 10 at 10:38 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina is on the calendar for debate at the state House. But as we enter the last week of the legislative session, there’s still a question as to whether the discussion around the Compassionate Care Act will take place this year or next.