France Will End Prison Sentences for Cannabis Consumers
Mon / May 29th
French officials have announced a plan to discontinue prison sentences for cannabis consumers by the year’s end, according to a… 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.
Leave Grandma’s MMJ Alone, California Sen. Harris Tells Jeff Sessions
Thu / May 18th
Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democrat from California, denounced on Tuesday a recent order by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recommence… Read More
New Hampshire Decriminalization Bill Clears Senate, Moves Back to House
Fri / May 12th
Cannabis decriminalization in New Hampshire has just two more hurdles after the Senate passed HB.640; however the measure must go… Read More
Tennessee Gov. Signs Law Repealing Voter-Backed Decriminalization in Memphis and Nashvillle
Fri / Apr 14th
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, a Republican, has signed into law a bill that undoes recent cannabis decriminalization measures in the… Read More
Kansas City, Missouri Voters Pass Cannabis Decriminalization Measure
Wed / Apr 5th
Voters in Kansas City, Missouri have overwhelmingly passed a cannabis decriminalization measure that replaces current criminal penalties with a civil… Read More
Cannabis Decriminalization Bills Filed in Fla.
Wed / Mar 15th
Bills have been filed in both houses of Florida’s legislature that would decriminalize up to 1 ounce of cannabis and… Read More
Adult-Use Bills Introduced in Hawaii
Wed / Feb 1st
Big changes could be made in Hawaii this session as two adult-use bills have been introduced in both legislative houses,… Read More
New York Gov. Urges Lawmakers to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession
Mon / Jan 16th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for decriminalizing cannabis in his annual State of the State address, saying that… Read More
How to Petition an Old Cannabis Charge Under California’s Prop. 64
Thu / Dec 1st
When voters in California passed Proposition 64 they not only created a legal and regulated cannabis market, but also paved… Read More
Maine and Mass. Legalization Could Affect Possession Laws in New Hampshire
Mon / Nov 21st
A New Hampshire Democratic state Representative called the adult-use cannabis legalization in Maine and Massachusetts — two of New Hampshire’s border… Read More
Decriminalization Bill Pre-Filed in Texas State Legislature
Wed / Nov 16th
A bill to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis possession has been pre-filed in the Texas House of Representatives by Democratic… Read More
Four Ohio Municipalities Pass Decriminalization Legislation on Green Tuesday
Thu / Nov 10th
While eight states passed various marijuana legislation on Election Day, four Ohio communities voted to decriminalize up to 200 grams or… Read More
UK Home Office Denies Scottish National Party’s Request to Regulate Medical Cannabis
Fri / Oct 21st
Following a vote by the Scottish National Party supporting the decriminalization of medical cannabis and calling on the UK government… Read More
Nashville Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession, State Lawmaker Threatens to Revoke Funds
Wed / Sep 21st
A Tennessee Republican State Representative is considering filing a bill next session that would halt highway funds to cities that… Read More
Pennsylvania Governor Wants to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession
Thu / Sep 1st
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) said that he supports the statewide decriminalization of personal amounts of cannabis during a “Smart Talk” radio… Read More
Illinois Gov. Rauner Signs Decriminalization Bill
Sat / Jul 30th
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a bill on Friday to decriminalize cannabis, making the possession of 10 grams or… Read More
Illinois Gov. to Collaborate Police Opinions Before Approving Decriminalization
Mon / Jul 25th
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) is still reviewing a bill to decriminalize possession of up to 10 grams or less… Read More
Texas Lawmakers Believe Decriminalization Will Benefit Businesses
Tue / Jul 19th
Lawmakers in Texas are supporting marijuana normalization efforts in the state, as members on both sides of the aisle are… Read More
Canadian Feds Reject Proposed Decriminalization Plan
Tue / Jun 14th
The Canadian government, despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to implement nationwide legalization sometime next year, has rejected a notion to decriminalize cannabis… Read More
Illinois Decriminalization Bill Heads to Gov. Rauner for Signature
Fri / May 20th
The Illinois legislature has approved a decriminalization bill that changes the penalty for possessing personal amounts of cannabis from a criminal offense to… Read More
Kansas Reduces Cannabis Possession Penalties
Mon / May 16th
Kansas lawmakers approved a measure reducing marijuana possession jail sentences for first-time offenders and no longer charging second-time offenders with… Read More
Orlando, Florida Decriminalizes Personal Amounts of Cannabis
Tue / May 10th
City Council members have voted 4-3 to make Orlando the next Florida municipality to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis, according to… Read More
Vermont House Kills Marijuana Legalization, Expanded Decriminalization Bills
Wed / May 4th
Vermont lawmakers struck down several proposals aimed at reforming marijuana laws in the state, according to a Marijuana.com report. The… Read More
Hawaii Resolution to Study Drug Decriminalization Passes Senate
Wed / Apr 27th
Hawaii’s House and Senate have approved a resolution requesting that the Legislative Reference Bureau examine the potential impact of decriminalizing… Read More