Arizona’s Proposition 207, which passed last November, legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults in the state. The legislation, also known as the Smart and Safe Act, passed with 60% of the vote. In addition to legalizing…
On July 29, 2021, the amended “Ban the Box” law known as the Fair Chance Act took effect in New York City, expanding protections for job applicants by prohibiting discrimination based on arrest records, pending criminal accusations, or…
The North Californian city of Arcata is the latest to present a resolution to decriminalize entheogenic substances. Councilmember Sarah Schaefer is the leader of the legislation, which would essentially place enforcement of laws against psychedelics in the lowest…
With the highest filing fees in the country, it is not surprising that 80% of Louisianans with criminal records eligible for expungement do not take advantage of it. Those fortunate enough to afford the payment of $550 per…
Thoug Senate Bill 274 received nearly unanimous approval in both the Republican-led House and Senate, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the bill on June 29th in a move that surprised many lawmakers. The proposed measure offered the state’s minors…
According to a new survey performed by the University of Texas and the Texas Tribune, 87 percent of Texas voters favor legalizing the use of marijuana. The figures from the poll are comparable to those of a survey…
Beginning January 1, 2022, state university and college applications in Virginia will become a little less intimidating for many potential students. The new House Bill 1930 signed by Governor Ralph Northam prohibits Virginia-based colleges from including a criminal…
Criminal convictions can pose a threat to finding housing for many renters. Fortunately, wiith the new Fair Chance in Housing Act, New Jersey renters can rest assured landlords will no longer be able to ask criminal history questions…
The city of New York is considering a piece of legislation that would prohibit landlords and brokers from denying housing based on a prospective tenant’s criminal record. The legislation under discussion, named The Fair Chance for Housing Act…