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.
Tue / Mar 19th
New Mexico state lawmakers have sent a host of cannabis-related legislation to the governor’s desk. Full adult-use legalization, however, did not make the cut this year.
Thu / Mar 7th
A decriminalization bill was introduced into the Texas House of Representatives on Monday. It’s the third time such legislation has been introduced in Texas.
Tue / Feb 19th
Wisconsin’s governor has released details about his plan to decriminalize cannabis possession under 25 grams and create a medical cannabis program in the state.
Mon / Feb 18th
Despite failing to receive a committee hearing last year, Sen. Paul Lowe has re-introduced cannabis decriminalization legislation to the North Carolina Senate.
Wed / Jan 30th
State’s attorney Marilyn Mosby announced her office will no longer prosecute cannabis crimes and is attempting to vacate thousands of previous and pending cannabis convictions.
Thu / Jan 10th
This week marked the introduction of two legalization bills in the Virginia state House of Delegates. Meanwhile, Gov. Northam expressed his continued support for decriminalization.
Mon / Dec 31st
Texas is in the minority of states that haven’t passed major cannabis reform legislation, but mounting pressure from both within and outside the state could result in significant progress on that front in 2019.
Fri / Dec 28th
The Caribbean island nation is the latest country in the region to decriminalize cannabis; the country aims to become a leader in medical cannabis research and production.
Mon / Dec 17th
Following cannabis’ successful legalization in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine and decriminalization in New Hampshire, the last few states in New… Read More
Mon / Nov 12th
At least one Texas lawmaker is eyeing 2019 as the year to decriminalize cannabis in the Lone Star State. First… Read More
Wed / Oct 10th
A bill to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis has passed the Pennsylvania state House Judiciary Committee, CBS reports. The bill changes… Read More
Mon / Oct 8th
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced last Friday that he is in favor of reducing cannabis possession penalties throughout the state,… Read More
Tue / Sep 18th
The South African Constitutional Court has ruled that the personal use of cannabis is no longer a criminal offense, according… Read More
Tue / Sep 4th
Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) signed a bill last week that will expunge or clear the records of citizens convicted… Read More
Fri / Aug 31st
On Wednesday, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced that last month’s pause on the prosecution of cannabis cases has… Read More
Tue / Aug 21st
Voters in the city of Norwood, Ohio have collected enough signatures to get a cannabis decriminalization measure on the town’s… Read More
Tue / Jul 24th
New Jersey’s Attorney General Gurbir Grewal wrote in a letter to municipal prosecutors they should seek an adjournment of all… Read More
Tue / Jul 24th
A recent study by Washington University found a significant drop in adult and youth cannabis arrests and no increase in… Read More
Thu / Jul 12th
Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, is expected to vote this week on a law that would decriminalize cannabis possession, according… Read More
Tue / Jul 3rd
The Republican Party of Texas officially endorsed the decriminalization of cannabis last month. Party leaders also called on the federal… Read More
Thu / Jun 14th
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, in an email sent to her staff Tuesday, said her office will no longer… Read More
Tue / Jun 5th
According to a report by the Winston-Salem Journal, a Forsyth County, North Carolina legislator has sponsored a state Senate bill that… Read More
Wed / Mar 14th PODCAST
Tim Fair is a Vermont-based cannabis consultant and the owner/founder of Vermont Cannabis Solutions, the state’s first cannabis law practice.… Read More
Mon / Mar 12th
The West Virginia Legislature failed to pass legislation to increase the number of medical cannabis licenses and open the door… Read More
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