H2019

Ensuring equitable access to cannabis related expungement

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2019 aims to ensure equitable access to cannabis-related expungement.

Massachusetts H2019 amends existing laws to streamline the process of expunging cannabis-related offenses from criminal records. The bill allows individuals convicted of marijuana possession or cultivation to petition for expungement without the need for a hearing, provided the offense is no longer criminal under state law. It also mandates that the commissioner of the department of correction and county sheriffs review the records of all prisoners to identify those held solely for marijuana offenses that are now decriminalized.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order