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Decriminalization
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Louisiana Mulls Locking Up Kids For Weed Again
Minors could face jail time for possessing small amounts of cannabis under a bill being considered by Louisiana lawmakers.
March 29, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
A new bill in Wyoming plans to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis.
February 17, 2022
Second Psychedelics Ballot Proposal Unveiled in Colorado
If this ballot proposal gets added and then voted in, psychedelics could be decriminalized in Colorado.
February 2, 2022
Austin, Texas Cannabis Decriminalization Initiative Set for Ballot in May
The Austin Freedom Act of 2021 also aims to ban dangerous 'no knock' warrants.
January 21, 2022
Kentucky Addresses Cannabis Reform Through New Legislation
Kentucky is introducing new cannabis legislation to reform the existing status and bring more cannabis access to the state.
January 19, 2022
Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity in Arrests of Adults
Racial disparity in cannabis arrests has proven to be less of an issue in areas that have embraced decriminalization.
January 3, 2022
National Group Submits Colorado Psychedelics Decriminalization Ballot Measures
Colorado activists are pushing for psychedelics decriminalization in 2022, but they don't all agree on the best path forward.
December 29, 2021
St. Louis Mayor Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Measure
Cannabis decriminalization in St. Louis, Missouri has now been realized, thanks to Mayor Tishaura O. Jones signing Board Bill 132.
December 14, 2021
Illinois Judge Rules Weed Odor is Not Probable Cause For Searches
Illinois has ruled that the smell of cannabis alone is not enough to search a vehicle. This is in line with the state's current stance on cannabis possession.
November 24, 2021
Philadelphia Votes in Favor of Cannabis Decriminalization Measure
Philadelphia is moving to decriminalize cannabis in order to protect residents and send a message to Pennsylvania.
November 4, 2021