Senate Passes Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Paraphernalia

After some discussion and two failed amendments, the Maryland Senate on Friday passed a bill decriminalizing the use or possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

House Committee Hears Bills on Decriminalization, Legalization of Marijuana

Other Bills Would Change College Sexual Assault Policies, Reform Rape-Kit Processing

Senate Bill Would Expunge Past Marijuana Offenses

A bill to remove convictions for marijuana use or possession of less than 10 grams from criminal records received a lukewarm response from the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday.

Video: Maryland Marijuana Decriminalization Explained

Possessing small amounts of marijuana will not be a criminal offense in Maryland after Oct. 1.

Law Enforcement Argues Against Marijuana Decriminalization, Legalization

Dozens of uniformed law enforcement officials showed up at the state capital to push back against advancing efforts to loosen Maryland’s marijuana laws.

Maryland Senate Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Measure

Maryland is one step closer to decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana this legislative session, though a series of hurdles remain.

Marijuana Legalization Hotly Debated in Maryland Senate Committee Hearing

Dozens of people testifying before Maryland lawmakers called for an end to the state’s battle against marijuana, one part of the decades-long national war on drugs that supporters of legalization say has done more harm than good.

Maryland Lobbyists, Politicians to Renew Push for Marijuana Policy Reform

Riding the wave of national attention and discourse, Maryland lobbyists and some lawmakers will ramp up efforts to pass marijuana decriminalization legislation.