Illinois Gov. Pardons 11,000 Cannabis Convictions
Thu / Jan 2nd
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has pardoned 11,017 pardons for individuals with low-level cannabis convictions in what the governor’s office… Read More
Expungement
Expungement is a legal process that removes criminal records from the eyes of the law. This is a valuable instrument for non-violent offenders dealing with harsh sentences for cannabis possession. Expungement stories and news are organized below:
Illinois Cannabis Market Launch Brings Happy New Year
Wed / Jan 1st
On January 1, 2020, adult-use cannabis is officially available for purchase in Illinois. Starting today, Illinois residents 21 and over… Read More
Sanders’ Cannabis Plan Would Exclude Big Corporations
Wed / Jan 1st
When it comes to cannabis, Bernie Sanders has been the most consistently pro-legalization politician on Capitol Hill. As a key… Read More
The MORE Act: Taking a Closer Look
Mon / Dec 2nd
Just before the Thanksgiving recess, the House Judiciary Committee made history by voting in favor of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment… 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
New Mexico Legalization Task Force Issues Final Report
Tue / Oct 22nd
New Mexico’s governor-appointed Marijuana Legalization Work Group has released a 16-page report with its recommendations for cannabis legalization for adults,… Read More
Sweeping Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania
Wed / Oct 16th
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced an adult-use cannabis legalization bill that includes home cultivation, delivery, social-use and expungement, the Philadelphia Inquirer… Read More
Just 44 Canadians Have Had Cannabis Records Expunged Since Legalization
Tue / Sep 10th
Only 77 people have applied to have their cannabis charges expunged in Canada and just 44 have been successfully pardoned,… Read More
Andrew Yang Says He Would ‘Mass Pardon’ Federal Cannabis Offenders
Mon / Aug 19th
During a Friday rally in Concord, New Hampshire, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he would “mass pardon everyone who… Read More
Manhattan Judge Seals 300 Cannabis Cases
Wed / Aug 14th
A Manhattan, New York Supreme Court Justice has ordered the sealing of more than 300 cannabis possession cases following a… 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
Oregon Passes Interstate Cannabis Commerce Law
Wed / Jun 26th
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) has signed a host of new cannabis bills into law, including one that contains language… Read More
Illinois Becomes 11th State to Legalize Cannabis
Tue / Jun 25th
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the state’s historic cannabis legalization and regulation bill today, making Illinois the 11th state… 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
Oregon House Passes Expungement Reforms
Mon / Jun 10th
The Oregon House has passed a measure to make expunging low-level cannabis crimes easier, including removing all fees associated with… Read More
Illinois Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Legalization
Fri / May 31st
The Illinois House of Representatives has approved the Senate’s legalization bill, sending the plan to the governor’s desk and putting… Read More
Illinois Senate Advances Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
Thu / May 30th
The Illinois Senate has approved the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which would establish a taxed-and-regulated marketplace in the state… Read More
New York Lawmakers Amend Adult-Use Bill In Final Bid
Tue / May 28th
New York lawmakers have amended the state’s recreational cannabis bill in an effort to make it more palatable to Gov.… Read More
New Jersey Voters Could Decide Legalization in 2020
Thu / May 16th
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney is planning to put a recreational cannabis legalization question on 2020 general election ballots… Read More
Washington Gov. Signs Expungement Bill Into Law
Tue / May 14th
After years of lobbying efforts by citizens, activist groups and legislators in Washington State, Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has signed… Read More
Washington Passes Bill Reversing Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions
Tue / Apr 30th
On Saturday, April 27, a bill in Washington state requiring courts to vacate misdemeanor cannabis convictions upon request passed the… Read More
Washington Lawmakers Approve Bill Expunging 69,000 Cannabis Convictions
Thu / Apr 18th
The Washington state House of Representatives has approved a bill expunging nearly 69,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions, according to The News… Read More
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