A bill aiming to make it easier for people to erase their old marijuana convictions was signed into law Sunday night by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Under Assembly Bill 1793 from Rob Bonta, an Alameda Democrat, the Department of Justice would review the records in the state summary criminal history information database and identify past convictions that are eligible to be stricken.
Bonta praised Brown’s decision, saying the proposal will help give people a second chance. He tweeted Sunday that his bill will “reduce or remove outdated cannabis convictions so people can turn the page and make a fresh start! Outdated convictions shouldn’t be a barrier to employment and housing.”
mrshatnertoyou on October 18th, 2018 at 19:17 UTC »
Come to California just signed last month.
AdVoke on October 18th, 2018 at 19:24 UTC »
Half a million? Is that really the number? That seems too high!
InformalCriticism on October 18th, 2018 at 19:38 UTC »
Does this mean Canada will allow Americans with cannabis/drug related convictions to enter their country? I heard that was a problem, just asking.