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GA HB804

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

El-Mahdi Holly

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 16-13-30 to codify a federal presidential proclamation granting full pardons for simple possession of marijuana offenses under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 844) and D.C. Code 48-904.01(d)(1)

  • Applies to all current U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who committed or were convicted of simple possession of marijuana, regardless of whether they were charged or prosecuted

  • Restores full political, civil, and other rights to pardoned individuals

  • Explicitly excludes pardons for any other marijuana-related offenses or possession of other controlled substances committed before, during, or after the simple possession offense

  • Directs the U.S. Attorney General, through the Pardon Attorney, to administer certificate of pardon applications and issue certificates to eligible applicants

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; codify proclamation that would grant a pardon regarding offense of simple possession of marijuana

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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