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Decriminalization
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London Mayor Plans Commission To Study Cannabis Decriminalization
Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to study the potential impact of decriminalizing cannabis in London if he is re-elected
April 6, 2021
South Dakota Governor’s Office Introduces Decriminalization Bill
While the considered proposal is a step, activists maintain that it's not a significant enough step.
March 24, 2021
Alabama Senate Panel Passes Bill To End Jail Time For Pot Possession
A measure that would significantly reform cannabis policy in Alabama is now up for consideration by the full State Senate.
March 4, 2021
Bill To Decriminalize Possessing, ‘Casually’ Exchanging Small Doses Of Pot Introduced In Tennessee
For a casual transfer to comply with the proposed law, it must be a spontaneous transfer of marijuana without a transaction taking place.
January 27, 2021
Indiana State Senator Files Two Cannabis Reform Bills
An Indiana lawmaker is making another push for cannabis law reform.
January 14, 2021
Attorney General of North Carolina Calls For Decriminalizing Cannabis
North Carolina's AG is pushing for marijuana law reform in the name of racial justice.
November 19, 2020
Joe Biden’s New Cannabis Policy Proposals Met With Criticism, Disappointment
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden is still not on board with federal legalization.
July 9, 2020
New Jersey Lawmakers Vote In Favor of Cannabis Decriminalization
The bill still needs to be approved by other governing bodies, but it's a step in the right direction.
June 18, 2020
Virginia House of Delegates Moves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Forward
The bill dictates that simple possession would only carry civil penalties.
February 10, 2020
Indiana GOP Lawmakers Seek to Override Relaxed Marijuana Laws in Indianapolis
GOP State Senator Michael Young derided the choice not to prosecute simple possession cases in Marion County.
January 29, 2020
Austin Politician Proposes Ban on Using Government Funds for THC Testing
If approved, it would echo a move away from cannabis prosecution taking place state-wide.
January 13, 2020
Virginia Governor Wants To Decriminalize Low-Level Cannabis Possession
It's a step in the right direction for criminal justice reform.
January 6, 2020
Indiana State Senator Files Bill to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession
Senator Karen Tallian is trying to move Indiana forward.
December 17, 2019
Democrats Working To Decriminalize Weed Possession In Wisconsin
Republicans are not likely to support the decriminalization bill, which has been introduced by Wisconsin Democrats.
October 30, 2019
Florida Lawmaker Files Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
If signed into law, the bill would decriminalize certain quantities of cannabis.
August 7, 2019
New York’s Governor Cuomo Signs Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
It’s not legalization — but it’s still a win.
July 29, 2019
Cleveland City Council Considering Cutting Consequences for Cannabis
The ordinance aims to reduce prison sentences for minor drug offenses.
July 26, 2019
Hawaii Officially Decriminalizes Small Quantities of Cannabis
Currently, possessing any amount of the herb without a medical card can land you in jail.
July 10, 2019
Louisville Public Safety Committee Advances Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
The ordinance is meant to reduce arrests and jail sentences.
June 20, 2019
Virginia Attorney General Calls for Marijuana Legalization in the State
In an op-ed, he says the current drug policy is “not working”.
June 17, 2019