In densely populated areas, that radius can encompass entire neighborhoods, putting everyday residents who consume cannabis at risk of felony charges simply for being near a school.
This bill seeks to undo years of hard work by advocates for ending jail time for minor cannabis offenses. Under this legislation, a grandmother eating a gummy on her front porch or in her own living room could be incarcerated for up to a year.
This is an attempt to bring back the draconian penalties that Louisiana was infamous for in decades past. This bill seeks to undo years of hard work by advocates for ending jail time for minor cannabis offenses.
While we prefer legalization with a more competitive market, this first step is an approach that ensures a safe and controlled rollout of legalization while maintaining Louisiana’s commitment to patients and public safety.
It’s been a busy year in Baton Rouge so far! There were over 20 cannabis-related bills introduced this session. We have seen bipartisan support for both improving the medical program and for criminal justice reforms.
Cannabis policy reform is on the move in Louisiana! Last week, seven bills to improve Louisiana’s medical cannabis program passed through committees without any objections. Those bills are scheduled for floor votes this week. Committee hearings this week will focus on criminal justice reforms.
On Tuesday, April 19 at 8:30 a.m., the House Committee on Health and Welfare will hear testimony on nine bills that would revise Louisiana’s medical cannabis program.
Two bills will be heard in the House Committee Administration of Criminal Justice on Wednesday, April 6. Both bills are very important to making our medical program just and functional.