New Mexico Senate passes decriminalization!

If you live in New Mexico, contact your lawmakers today in support of marijuana decriminalization and legalization bills!

Yesterday, the New Mexico Senate overwhelmingly passed SB 323, a bill that would decriminalize the possession of up to half an ounce of marijuana. However, there is no guarantee that the House will schedule a vote on the bill.

Reach out to your lawmakers today in support of both marijuana decriminalization and legalization in New Mexico.

Marijuana decriminalization will allow for law enforcement to better prioritize their resources. It also means that otherwise law-abiding adults won't face jail time and criminal records for using a substance safer than alcohol. Last year, over 2,000 marijuana possession cases were filed in the New Mexico courts!

While decriminalization is a step in the right direction, ultimately, marijuana should be legalized for adults and taxed and regulated like alcohol. There are two legalization bills being considered, HB 356 and SB 577. The House bill, HB 356, received favorable votes out of committee and is currently on the floor calendar and may be voted on soon.

Please contact your lawmakers, urging them to support both the decriminalization bill and taxing and regulating marijuana.

Together, we can end harsh penalties for marijuana possession and finally make marijuana legal in New Mexico.