Bill > H1790

This bill aims to ensure equitable access to cannabis-related expungements in Massachusetts. It amends state law to automatically expunge decriminalized cannabis offenses upon request, without the need for a hearing. The bill also requires the Department of Correction and county sheriffs to review the sentencing records of prisoners held for now-decriminalized cannabis offenses or parole/probation violations related to cannabis use, and allow those prisoners to apply for immediate release if their only basis for detention is a cannabis-related conviction or violation. The bill is intended to provide relief and address the disproportionate impact of past cannabis criminalization, particularly on marginalized communities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1790