Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to States, local governments, and Indian Tribes to help expunge cannabis convictions.
Defines key terms such as “cannabis,” “cannabis offense,” “eligible entity,” “Indian tribe,” “State,” and “unit of local government.”
Establishes the “State Expungement Opportunity Grant Program” for funding the expungement process.
Specifies that grant funds can be used for technology, automation, legal clinics, public notices, sealing records, and other partnerships related to expunging cannabis offenses.
Requires entities receiving grants to publish information about the expungement process and notify individuals about the status of their expungement.
Mandates reporting from grant recipients on the use of funds and the number of expunged cannabis offenses.
Authorizes $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2034 to support the grant program.
Directs the Attorney General to study and report on the impact of cannabis-related criminal records on housing, employment, and future criminal justice involvement, as well as the costs of incarcerating individuals for cannabis offenses, with findings to be reported to Congress and made publicly available.
