Here’s what we've been up to recently.
In August, the California State Legislature approved Assembly Bill 2188. AB 2188 would prevent employers from discriminating against their employees who lawfully use marijuana outside of work. If signed into law, the bill would ensure that those who fail drug tests that detect inactive cannabis compounds could not be terminated.
9/21/2022
OnAugust 10, 2022, Los Angeles tenets of sued Sam Zelle's Equity Residential for invasion of privacy and failing to disclose background checks that had been performed on tenets. Background checks for prospective tenants are not out of the ordinary, however, it is expected that these background checks be made visible to those being investigated.
9/18/2022
Everyone deserves a right to three things, food, water, and shelter. An individual's criminal record shouldn't determine whether or not they deserve stable housing, and landlords shouldn't hold the power to make decisions based on personal biases and beliefs.
9/13/2022
On August 18, 2022, the California Senate approved Senate Bill 731,and now the bill is on its way to Governor Gavin Newson for deliberation. If approved by the governor and signed into law, this bill would seal records of defendants convicted of non-violent felonies on or after January 1, 2005.
9/12/2022
August 22, 2022, New York City's Mayor, Eric Adams, announced the launch of Cannabis NYC, a program under the city's Department of Small Business that will promote equity in the cannabis industry by supporting those most impacted by the drug war.
9/9/2022
New York City Council is once again facing a bill that would prevent most landlords from inquiring about a prospective tenant's criminal history. The bill, also known as the Fair Chance for Housing Act, encourages the concept that housing is a fundamental right.
9/7/2022
Following the legalized use and sale of recreational cannabis last year, New Mexico District Attorneys are reviewing cannabis-related cases for expungement. In addition to the legalization bill, there is an accompanying bill to automatically expunge criminal records with cannabis charges that are no longer illegal.
8/28/2022
Last month, the U.S. Senate was introduced to a marijuana reform bill that seeks to federally legalize marijuana and promote social equity. The first draft, unveiled over a year ago, has been revised into its final version consisting of 296 pages that now incorporate feedback from more than 1,800 comments.
8/22/2022