In a significant move towards criminal justice reform, President Joe Biden has highlighted a review of marijuana scheduling and announced pardons in a new proclamation for 'Second Chance Month'. Following this, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in coordination with a state panel, has approved a blanket pardon for individuals convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses. This action, deemed historic, is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of individuals, providing forgiveness for convictions that, under current laws, would not be considered a crime. The pardons are effective immediately, marking a pivotal moment in the state's approach to past marijuana convictions during 'Second Chance Month'.
Massachusetts council approves pardoning people with misdemeanor cannabis convictions https://t.co/7xtxDKlukL
Governor’s Council OK’s pardoning people with marijuana possession convictions. https://t.co/y689GaqVOv https://t.co/LTPCicklzT
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has pardoned potentially hundreds of thousands of people with misdemeanor simple marijuana possession convictions on their records. The pardon is effective immediately. https://t.co/HTsFHll2eZ
Mass. Governor's Council OKs 'historic cannabis pardon' | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/J82rIPiFYt
A state panel approved Governor Healey’s blanket pardon of marijuana possession convictions, an action state officials believe could provide forgiveness for thousands convicted of misdemeanor offenses that, under current law, would no longer be a crime. https://t.co/pch8iUtfff
Biden Touts Marijuana Scheduling Review And Pardons In New Proclamation For 'Second Chance Month' https://t.co/OVEgdq1aPP
An elected body wants more details on Gov. Maura Healey's plan to offer blanket pardons for simple cannabis possession convictions. https://t.co/uWRCCo2Q9S