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MA S73

Relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession. Cannabis Policy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend existing legislation related to the expungement of criminal records for marijuana possession. Specifically, it requires the state to inform people who are eligible to have their records expunged due to changes in marijuana laws resulting from decriminalization and legalization. Additionally, the bill repeals a previous section and allows individuals with criminal records for the possession of marijuana to have those records expunged immediately under the state's expungement laws.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/07/2022)

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