NORML

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The measure, approved by a 21 to 8 vote, would permit patients and caregivers 19 years and older to possess “70 daily dosages of medical cannabis” at a time. The post Alabama: Senate Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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MAY 12, 2022

The Delaware State Senate approved legislation to remove all criminal and civil penalties for adult possession of marijuana. In a 13-7-1 vote, the state’s upper chamber voted to pass HB 371, which legalized the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for individuals aged 21 or older.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 47, regulating the production and dispensing of cannabis products to authorized patients. The post Kentucky: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 21, 2022

Cory Booker (D-NJ) and… The post Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition appeared first on NORML. Washington, DC: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sen.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

"Passage of The CURE Act will increase the talent pool of candidates eligible for federal employment, while recognizing the reality that millions of Americans have experience with cannabis and should not be denied the opportunity to positively contribute to our federal workforce."

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MAY 28, 2021

The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana -- thereby ending the existing state/federal conflict in cannabis policies and providing state governments with greater authority to regulate marijuana-related activities.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2021

The post Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML. “This measure is an important first step for Alabamans.".

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NORML

APRIL 21, 2021

“Today, together, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for cannabis justice in the Commonwealth.”. The post Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 26, 2021

The post Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower appeared first on NORML. The new law will take effect once regulations are established, in which regulators have until March 1, 2022.

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MARCH 20, 2021

“Lawmakers, for the moment, have once again failed to deliver common sense marijuana policy reform for the people of New Mexico, an overwhelming majority of whom support legalizing cannabis for adults.”. The post New Mexico: Lawmakers Fail to Approve Marijuana Legalization Before Key Legislative Deadline appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 7, 2020

"This legislation will accomplish our shared goals of delivering restorative justice and ensuring that the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs see the economic benefits of the adult-use cannabis market.". The post New Jersey: Legislative Leaders Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Plan appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 23, 2023

"Members of the DC City government continue to prioritize policies that both advance and protect the freedoms of responsible cannabis consumers. The post District of Columbia: Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access Enacted Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that officials move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”. Whitmer Signs Marijuana Expungement Legislation Into Law appeared first on NORML. The post Michigan: Gov.

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JUNE 15, 2023

The new law significantly increases the amount of cannabis patients may home cultivate and doubles the amount of THC available in certain marijuana products. The post Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 2 , which passed the Senate by a vote of 27 to 13, reduces penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a $50 fine. ”

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APRIL 11, 2023

"Passage of this legislation will provide qualified patients with a state-sanctioned option to access a therapy that has proven to offer significant benefits." The post Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Over 22,000 DC residents are legally authorized to access medical cannabis. The post District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 11, 2022

The post Virginia: Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation to Improve Medical Cannabis Program appeared first on NORML. Includes eliminating the requirement that patients register with the Board of Pharmacy after receiving their written certification from a registered practitioner.

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NORML

MARCH 9, 2021

On Monday, March 8th, Representative Brenden Boyle (PA-02) introduced legislation (HR 1614) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing marijuana offenses as grounds of inadmissibility or consideration in a good moral character determination, among other legal changes.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Senators Cory Booker, Ron Wyden, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today issued a joint statement declaring their intention to release a draft discussion bill outlining how best to legalize and regulate cannabis and cannabis commerce in a post-prohibition America.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2022

"Adults should no longer be stigmatized and disenfranchised because of convictions for marijuana-related activities that are no longer defined as crimes under the law.". The post Governors Sign Legislation Further Facilitating the Expungement of Past Cannabis Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. These laws outline the parameters for the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical cannabis within the city.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! New Approach Montana, the campaign committee behind a marijuana legalization ballot initiative in the state, submitted a revised proposal to the Secretary of State’s office, removing provisions that address medical marijuana law changes.

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NORML

JUNE 16, 2021

House Bill 1535 allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients with PTSD and all forms of cancer. The post Texas: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML. The measure also raise the cap on THC from 0.5 to one percent.

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NORML

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The District of Columbia’s city council has recently approved the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act, significantly expanding medical cannabis operations in DC. The post District of Columbia: Council Members Advance Legislation Further Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Just as Americans around the country enjoy Kentucky bourbon, so should they be allowed to enjoy Oregon cannabis.” and tribal communities. .

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have introduced legislation to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for COVID-19 benefits through the Small Business Administration. Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. We encourage you to read our post about our efforts and best practices for the cannabis community during these trying times. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, members of the Morgantown, West Virginia city council approved an ordinance to allow police to issue $15 fines to those caught with up to 15 grams of marijuana instead of making an arrest. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2022

The post Senate Unanimously Approves Legislation Providing US Attorney General with Greater Say in Cannabis Research Decisions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

"The reality that most high-schoolers have easier access to cannabis than do our nation’s top scientists is the height of absurdity and an indictment of the current system.”. The post Key Congressional Committee Advances Legislation to Facilitate Clinical Research Studies Using State-Authorized Marijuana Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. Lee in putting forward this legislation.”

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Witnesses will be: Matthew J. Volkow, M.D., Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institutes of Health (NIDA).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Senate Bill 311 (a/k/a Ryan's Law) provides for "a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility.". The post California: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Permitting Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Subcommittee members decided 6 to 4 to eliminate the ability for qualified patients to home-cultivate marijuana. Nearly 70 percent of voters decided in favor of the ballot Measure (Measure 26) last November, which allows patients to either obtain cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries or to grow it themselves.

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