Drug Possession No Longer Felony in Colorado
Tue / Mar 17th
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has signed HB19-1263 into law, which makes the possession of four grams or less of… Read More
Decriminalization
As more states legalize both medical and recreational marijuana use, the need for decriminalization on state and federal levels is a growing concern. Cannabis is still a Schedule I substance according to federal law, and many states, even those with legal marijuana markets, can still charge individuals for possession of small amounts. Below are articles and information relating to cannabis decriminalization efforts.
Bid to Decriminalize All Drugs Launched In Oregon
Mon / Mar 2nd
Activists in Oregon this weekend launched a ballot measure campaign that aims to decriminalize low-level drug possession throughout the state,… Read More
Virginia Approves Cannabis Decriminalization
Mon / Feb 17th
The Virginia Legislature approved broad cannabis decriminalization legislation last week but lawmakers have no plans to pass recreational legalization this… Read More
Biden Says Cannabis ‘Has to Be Legalized’
Fri / Feb 7th
Former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden expressed support for federal cannabis reforms in a recording obtained by… Read More
Austin, Texas Police Blocked From Low-Level Cannabis Enforcement
Fri / Jan 24th
The Austin, Texas City Council approved a resolution directing the city’s police to not spend city funds on lab tests… Read More
Tennessee Proposal Would Decriminalize Cannabis
Tue / Jan 14th
A cannabis decriminalization bill has been introduced in Tennessee, WBIR reports. In addition to the statewide reforms, the legislation would… Read More
Cannabis Decriminalization & CBD Bills Introduced in Indiana
Fri / Dec 27th
Three bills have been filed in Indiana to reform the state’s cannabis laws, including a measure to decriminalize possession up… Read More
New Jersey Gov. Pushing for Statewide Decriminalization
Wed / Nov 27th
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is pushing for cannabis decriminalization in the state “as soon as possible” as lawmakers move… Read More
Lawmakers Introduce Decriminalization & Expungement Bill in Wisconsin
Fri / Nov 1st
Legislation introduced in Wisconsin would decriminalize cannabis possession up to an ounce, expunge criminal records for possessing 28 grams or… Read More
Virginia Attorney General Calls for Cannabis Legalization
Mon / Oct 7th
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring tweeted last week that it is time for the state “to move toward legal, regulated… Read More
New York Gov. Signs Expungement & Decriminalization Bill
Tue / Jul 30th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has signed the bill expanding cannabis decriminalization in the state, the Albany Times Union… Read More
Federal Lawmakers to Propose New Decriminalization Bill
Tue / Jul 23rd
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler and Sen. Kamala Harris are introducing a bill to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level and… Read More
Hawaii Gov. Allows Decriminalization Law to Take Effect Without Signature
Wed / Jul 10th
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has allowed a cannabis decriminalization bill to take effect without his signature while vetoing a measure… Read More
New York Expands Decriminalization, Approves Cannabis Expungement
Fri / Jun 21st
Working past the scheduled close of the 2019 legislative session, the New York State Senate approved legislation Thursday night to… Read More
New York Session Ends Without Legalization Deal
Thu / Jun 20th
New York lawmakers failed to pass any cannabis legislation before the session adjourned on Wednesday night, including their “plan B”… Read More
Virginia AG Calls for Cannabis Decriminalization
Mon / Jun 17th
In an op-ed in the Daily Press on Saturday, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring called for cannabis decriminalization in the… Read More
Cincinnati City Council Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis
Fri / Jun 14th
The Cincinnati City Council voted on Wednesday to decriminalize possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis within city limits,… Read More
Kristen Yoder: Calling Out BS in the Cannabis Industry
Thu / May 23rd
Kristen Yoder is CEO of cannabis business advisory firm Soil to the Oil and hosts The CannaBS Detector podcast. As… Read More
Pro-Legalization New Jersey Senator ‘Skeptical’ of Decrim Plans
Thu / May 23rd
New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney, a Democrat, is “very skeptical” of plans to decriminalize cannabis possession in the state,… Read More
Denver Votes to Decriminalize Mushrooms
Thu / May 9th
Voters in Denver, Colorado have taken the historic step of passing a city initiative to decriminalize mushrooms containing psilocybin, known… Read More
Dallas County DA Stops Prosecuting First-Time Cannabis Misdemeanors
Mon / Apr 15th
Dallas County, Texas District Attorney John Creuzot will no longer prosecute low-level cannabis crimes for first-time offenders, he announced in… Read More
Connecticut Lawmakers Advance Three Cannabis-Focused Bills
Wed / Apr 10th
A Connecticut bill allowing adults to possess cannabis and expunge low-level possession charges heads to the Senate after passing the… Read More
New Mexico Medical Cannabis Changes Spark Confusion for Inmates
Wed / Apr 10th
Registered medical cannabis patients on parole or probation in New Mexico will not face penalties for using their recommended products,… Read More
New Mexico Gov. Signs Decriminalization, Medical Cannabis Reforms
Fri / Apr 5th
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation making critical changes to the state’s medical cannabis program and another… Read More
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