Bill > HF1094

This bill clarifies the eligibility criteria for expungement or resentencing of certain cannabis-related offenses in Minnesota. Specifically, it expands the types of cannabis offenses that can be expunged or resentenced to include first through fifth-degree controlled substance crimes involving marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), regardless of the specific statute under which they were originally charged. To be eligible, the offense must not have involved a dangerous weapon, intentional bodily harm, or an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. Additionally, the offense must either be a lesser offense or no longer considered a crime after August 1, 2023, and the person must not have successfully appealed their conviction. A "lesser offense" is defined as a non-felony offense if the original charge was a felony. The bill aims to provide broader opportunities for individuals with past cannabis-related convictions to have their records expunged or their sentences reduced, reflecting changing attitudes and laws surrounding cannabis offenses. The provisions become effective the day after final enactment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1094&ssn=0&y=2025