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Cannabis Equity: Urging States to Clear Records and Support Affected Communities.

This resolution urges states and localities to adopt best practices to reverse the negative impacts of the War on Drugs, particularly on communities of color. Citizens stand to benefit from automatic expungement of past cannabis convictions, prioritized access to licenses in the legal cannabis market, and reinvestment of tax revenue into job training and community services. The goal is to ensure that those most harmed by historical prohibition can participate fully in the legal industry.
Key points
Automatic and cost-free expungement or sealing of criminal records for cannabis offenses, including for individuals currently on parole or probation.
Prioritized access to cannabis business licenses for low-income individuals, formerly incarcerated persons, and residents of heavily policed areas.
Prohibiting the denial of public benefits (like housing or nutritional assistance) based on prior cannabis convictions.
Reinvesting a percentage of cannabis tax revenue into small business funds for minority owners and community programs in areas most affected by arrests.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_926
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RESPECT Resolution

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_926.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic and cost-free expungement or sealing of criminal records for cannabis offenses, including for individuals currently on parole or probation.
  • Prioritized access to cannabis business licenses for low-income individuals, formerly incarcerated persons, and residents of heavily policed areas.
  • Prohibiting the denial of public benefits (like housing or nutritional assistance) based on prior cannabis convictions.
  • Reinvesting a percentage of cannabis tax revenue into small business funds for minority owners and community programs in areas most affected by arrests.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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