Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The cannabis advocacy movement goes back many years and involves many people. Cannabis advocacy as a whole has been such a successful movement because it has had such a wide variety of people and organizations on its side. But their advocacy dates back farther and is more involved than making a few CBD bath bombs.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

Joe Moody’s bill to reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession has passed out of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee with a bipartisan vote of 5-2! If HB 63 passes the House and Senate, Texans would no longer face jail time or the collateral consequences that come along with a criminal drug conviction!

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2020

Cannabis decriminalization recently took place in Virginia. The new law is a form of decriminalization and removing criminal penalties for low-level cannabis possession. Just one day after the new cannabis decriminalization law went into effect in Virginia, lawmakers announced they were already looking at full cannabis legalization.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession. Additionally, in a strong demonstration of grassroots advocacy, hundreds of NORML members who traveled from all around the country to meet with their federal officials moved us ever closer to our goals.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2019

Hawaii on Tuesday decriminalized marijuana, making it the 26th state to decriminalize or legalize the drug. Unfortunately, three grams would be the smallest amount of any state that has decriminalized (or legalized) simple possession of marijuana,” the Marijuana Policy Project, an advocacy group, noted in a statement.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 30, 2019

New York decriminalized marijuana on July 29 th , as explained by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. Unlike full legalization, decriminalization was a middle-of-the-road compromise that sat better with lawmakers who opposed Cuomo’s legalization efforts. New York Decriminalizes Up to Two Ounces of Marijuana. .

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Unlike many of us at NORML, Dr. Kleiman’s advocacy for ending marijuana prohibition did not stem from a deep appreciation of either personal freedom or equal rights; rather, he approached the issue primarily from a public safety and health perspective.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 21, 2019

According to ABC News , lawmakers finally voted to decriminalize marijuana after a marathon session that ended on June 21 st , just before 6:00 AM. Decriminalization measures are definitely not new to the U.S. The real winners, however, are those who already fell into law enforcement’s net prior to decriminalization.

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NORML

JULY 10, 2019

“[Marijuana decriminalization] may be one of the very few issues upon which bipartisan agreement can still be reached in this session.” Keep on fighting and I believe we can get this done.” ” – Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA). ” – Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA).

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NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. NJ resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. For regional context, Philadelphia decriminalized marijuana in 2014, and 20 additional cities in Pennsylvania followed suit. “Enough is enough. . “Enough is enough.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine. Shannon Roers Jones (R) introduced legislation, House Bill 1155, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. ground needed to come together and find the way to decriminalize personal-use. ” Policy and Advocacy Director.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Legislation is pending to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. A third measure, House Bill 1658, would decriminalize the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2022

.” “Ironically, the psychedelics Aaron is being charged with are either legal in clinical settings, scientifically proven to be beneficial medicines, decriminalized in some places or on the brink of legalization.” No one should be arrested or prosecuted for psychedelics, including me.” ” Source: [link].

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Other cannabis bills on the 2019 legislative agenda include a Cannabis Possession Decriminalization bill ( SB 82 ) sponsored by State Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, which would decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for personal use; and Democratic state Sen. No nausea,”; Seum said last month.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AZ resident? California. grams of marijuana. IA resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

On January 13 , Virginia NORML, along with eight more regional NORML chapters will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond in support of decriminalizing minor marijuana possession. Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

A decriminalization bill was defeated in the Missouri House of Representatives this week. At a more local level, The city commissioners of Daytona Beach voted to decriminalize up to 20 grams of marijuana possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) As a member you’ll be the driving force behind meaningful marijuana law reform efforts on the local, state and federal levels. Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., Second, get involved with a NORML chapter in your community.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

Grower Advocacy Council and the Mass. Patient Advocacy Alliance to Host Second Annual Harvest Cup. “We She’s advocating to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, and Tuesday the Norfolk City Council officially endorsed that position with its 2019 Legislative Agenda.”. Read more from City Watch !

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Now is a pivotal moment nationally for marijuana legalization and New Jersey.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Meanwhile, a decriminalization bill was defeated in the Virginia House this week. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1540, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. GA resident? HI resident?

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 11, 2019

Whether it is decriminalization, medical permission or full-blown legalization, signature moves like these typically start and end with a decent amount of fanfare. According to Vox , the state decriminalized marijuana in early May, yet they didn’t make a peep. Decriminalization vs. Legalization – a Middle-Ground. .

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

.” True to his prediction, a record number of cannabis bills have been introduced for consideration during the 2019 session, including a total of 13 that pertain to either medical or decriminalization.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. In recent years, other major US sports leagues, including the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Baseball (MLB), have taken significant steps for cannabis advocacy and normalization.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of juvenile decriminalization. The bill now heads to the Governor. DE resident?

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. AL resident? CO resident? HI resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport had already voted to decriminalize marijuana, but this new law expands the decriminalization policy to all of Louisiana. have decriminalized marijuana possession already, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Twenty-seven states and Washington, D.C.,

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

With the 2020 ballot fast approaching, California activists are keenly working towards securing a measure that would decriminalize psilocybin, also commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms.’. Representatives for Decriminalize California have stated the group currently aims to raise $1.5 The Proposed Measure. Legal Implications.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2021

Decriminalize Nature is growing with DN teams active in over 42+ cities across the US Since Oakland passed on June… Read More.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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