A bill proposed in Kansas would allow individuals to have cannabis-related crimes expunged from their records and release anyone serving probation, parole, prison or jail sentences, the Kansas Reflector reports. The measure is sponsored by House Minority Leader Vic Miller (D) and includes 24 co-sponsors.
Kansas is one of four states where cannabis remains outlawed for any purpose. If approved, the measure would take effect July 1. The state is bordered by Missouri and Colorado, which both allow adult-use cannabis access, and Oklahoma which allows medical cannabis in one of the U.S.’s most permissive programs.
A Kansas proposal would aid individuals with cannabis-related convictions by expunging charges and releasing anyone still serving probation, parole, prison, or jail sentences.
Kansas House lawmakers approved a medical cannabis bill in 2021 but the measure died in a Senate committee.
The cannabis penalty reform bill has been sent to the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee. Committee Chairman Rep. Stephen Owens (R) told the Recorder that he needed to review the bill before making any comments.
