Florida Sen. Randolph Bracy announced Dec. 8 that he will introduce a bill during the 2021 legislative session to make it easier for people to clear misdemeanor convictions involving the possession and distribution of less than 20 grams of cannabis, according to an Orlando Sentinel report.
The legislation would not automatically expunge records, the news outlet reported, but it would allow thousands of people to clear their criminal records and waive all court fees to do so.
Bracy said he expects bipartisan support of the bill, according to the Orlando Sentinel, and said that if the legislation passes, he wants to see lawmakers continue to work on broader criminal justice reforms, which could potentially include the expungement of cannabis-related felony convictions.
