+1 State Regulating Marijuana

Where: Virginia

What: HB 972 (2020 | VA)

How is Virginia regulating marijuana?

• by decriminalizing possession
• possession will be a $25 civil fine

Policy goals from removing marijuana from criminal records:

• Does not impact educational opportunities
• Does not impact employment opportunities

What changed minds in Virginia? Public Opinion polls that showed changing opinions on marijuana legalization

Jurist | Virginia legislature passes marijuana decriminalization bill