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MA S1023

MA S1023
Relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing legislation to expand the expungement of criminal records for marijuana possession. Specifically, it would require the state to inform people eligible to have their records expunged due to changes in marijuana laws, repeal a previous section of law, and allow for the immediate expungement of records related to the unlawful possession of marijuana under state law. The bill aims to address the impacts of past marijuana criminalization policies by providing a pathway for those with criminal records to have them cleared.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2753 (on 05/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1023.pdf
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