Stories Related to Rhode Island
Rhode Island Marijuana Convictions Could Be Automatically Expunged
After the House and Senate committees of Rhode Island approved legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, the governor signed the bill into law. Fortunately, the bill will ultimately benefit tens of thousands of people with past marijuana convictions.
Rommy Kassim
6/11/2022
RI Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill
Rhode Island is following in the footsteps of the many states seeking to reap the benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana with the introduction of a legalization bill that also includes a "Social Equity" measure which will provide the means to expunge the records of those with prior convictions.
Rommy Kassim
3/13/2022
RI 2023 Fiscal Year Budget Request Includes Marijuana Legalization
After months of debate between legislators, Rhode Island governor Dan Mckee announced a budget plan to legalize adult-use cannabis and provide an automatic expunction process for cannabis-related charges in the state.
Rommy Kassim
2/5/2022