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GA HB804
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
El-Mahdi Holly
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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Restores full political, civil, and other rights to pardoned individuals
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Explicitly excludes pardons for any other marijuana-related offenses or possession of other controlled substances committed before, during, or after the simple possession offense
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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