Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Decriminalize Cannabis
Thu / Apr 21st
The Illinois Senate has approved a bill removing criminal penalties for the possession of a personal cannabis stash, reports the Marijuana Policy… 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.
Canada Announces Plan to Decriminalize Cannabis by Spring 2017
Wed / Apr 20th
The Canadian Liberal Party will introduce legislation to decriminalize and regulate recreational cannabis nationwide by the spring of 2017, Health… Read More
New Orleans City Council Moves Forward With Cannabis Decriminalization
Mon / Mar 21st
The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously Thursday in approval of an ordinance that lets police give citations for the… Read More
Illinois Decriminalization Law Moves to Senate for Floor Vote
Fri / Mar 11th
Illinois lawmakers are pushing once more for a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis. The proposed… Read More
New Hampshire Lawmakers to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization
Wed / Mar 9th
New Hampshire lawmakers are expected to consider House Bill 1631 today, a bill that would decriminalize small amounts of cannabis… Read More
Texas County Moving Forward with Decriminalization Law
Tue / Dec 29th
Texas’ most populous county has moved to institute a form of marijuana decriminalization. Devon Anderson, the District Attorney of Harris… Read More
Pittsburgh City Council Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis
Tue / Dec 22nd
In the final moments of its 2015 legislative session, the Pittsburgh City Council voted 7-2 in favor of the decriminalization of cannabis… Read More
Delaware Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Goes Into Effect
Fri / Dec 18th
Marijuana possession has just been decriminalized in Delaware, as House Bill 39 went into effect this morning. Adults 21 and… Read More
Jeb Bush Defends Decriminalization of Cannabis on Public Radio
Fri / Dec 11th
Presidential canndidate Jeb Bush announced Friday on WBZ News Radio that he now endorses the decriminalization of marijuana — though he… Read More
Chile Removes Cannabis From List of Hard Drugs
Mon / Dec 7th
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet signed a decree Friday that removes marijuana from the country’s list of “hard drugs,” High Times reports. The… Read More
Albuquerque City Council Members File Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
Wed / Sep 9th
Two Albuquerque city council members filed a bill that would decriminalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana,… Read More
Florida’s Largest County Partially Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Tue / Jul 7th
Commissioners of Florida’s largest county voted on Tuesday to allow police officers to issue a civil fine instead of arresting… Read More
Delaware Governor Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
Fri / Jun 19th
Delaware joined the ranks of states working to reform criminal marijuana laws this week, as Governor Jack Markell signed into… Read More
Ecuador May Decriminalize All Illegal Drugs
Thu / May 28th
A ruling party lawmaker in Ecuador introduced legislation to decriminalize the personal use of all drugs. If passed, Ecuador would… Read More
Illinois Senate Passes Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
Mon / May 25th
The Illinois Senate passed a measure Thursday to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under the measure, those… Read More
Illinois Senate Committee Approves Bill to Decriminalize MJ Possession
Fri / May 8th
An Illinois Senate Committee approved legislation that would decriminalize the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana Wednesday. The… Read More
Ireland to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization
Tue / Apr 28th
Ireland’s new Minister of State with Responsibility for the Drug Strategy has stated that he is willing to examine the… Read More
Brief: Maryland Marijuana Decriminalization Becomes Effective October 1
Sat / Sep 27th
Maryland is on the path to decriminalize marijuana effective October 1, as per a bill signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley last April. The… Read More
Brief: Philadelphia to Become Nation’s Largest City to Decriminalize Pot
Tue / Sep 9th
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter confirmed Monday that he will sign the city’s bill to decriminalize cannabis possession. Similar to other… Read More
Santa Fe City Council Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Sun / Aug 31st
The Santa Fe City Council voted five to four in favor of reclassifying the possession of less than one ounce… Read More
House Republicans Begin Combating DC Marijuana Decriminalization Law
Mon / Apr 28th
Public eye turned to the nation’s capital last month when the District of Colombia passed a bill that decriminalized marijuana. Mayor Vincent… Read More
Washington D.C. Decriminalizes Pot, Congress Might Have Something to Say About It
Wed / Mar 12th
The U.S. capital joined the popular movement to end marijuana prohibition last week. In a groundbreaking effort, the D.C. Council… Read More