“Rhode Island is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalization.”
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Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill
“Rhode Island is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalization.”
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Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults
“This legislation recognizes that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should not be a crime, and that those who carry the stigma of a criminal record for their past use of cannabis should receive relief.”
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Louisiana: Governor Signs Bill into Law Repealing Ban on Medical Cannabis Flower
The measure allows patients to purchase up to two and a half ounces of medical cannabis flower per 14 day period.
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Connecticut Poised to Become Next State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults
“Marginalized communities have disproportionately suffered for decades because of the discriminatory enforcement of marijuana laws in Connecticut. This bill is a step toward addressing that shameful legacy and it will provide long-needed relief to comm…
Texas: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Legislation into Law
House Bill 1535 allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients with PTSD and all forms of cancer. The measure also raise the cap on THC from 0.5 to one percent.
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Connecticut: Senate Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Legalization Bill on First Day of Special Session
The House is expected to take up the proposal Wednesday.
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Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation Signed into Law
“The passage of this legislation is great progress toward ending the racially discriminatory policy of branding otherwise law-abiding Louisianans as criminals for minor marijuana possession offenses when law enforcement should instead be focusing on fi…
Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/11/21
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
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Louisiana: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation to Governor’s Desk
While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as misdemeanors.
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