And while some candidates prioritize criminal justice reform, others hone in on the bottom line (ie.
tax revenue!).
Below youll find all 20 of the candidates plans to legalize weed if elected.
Would decriminalize weed by ending prison sentences for those convicted for drugs alone and expunge prior convictions.
Would reclassify weed as a Schedule II drug to permit more research.
Create more funding for federal, state, and local drug courts.
Bernie Sanders
Would expungeweed-related convictions.
Elizabeth Warren
Hasexpressed supportfor removing weed from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Michael Bennet
No plan provided.
Cory Booker
Would expunge records and help those convicted of weed-related crimes petition to have convictions sealed.
Supports banning the box to prevent possible discrimination during the job interview processes.
Restore justice to individuals and communities that have been devastated by the War on Drugs.
Would extend clemency to individuals serving excessive sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.
Bill de Blasio
No plan provided (butrecentlybacked the legalization of recreational weed).
Create strong federal guidelines and taxation policies to support decisions at the state level.
Supports banning the box in the job interview process.
Tulsi Gabbard
Would remove weed from Schedule I.
Kirsten Gillibrand
Would remove weed under the Controlled Substances Act and expunge all non-violent weed-related convictions.
Establish a national process to make marijuana production and consumption clean, safe, and sustainable.
Would invest in weed medical research and expand healthcare coverage insurance to cover its medicinal use.
Give cannabis-related businesses fair access to banks and provide access to capital for weed businesses in underserved communities.
Jay Inslee
No plan provided, but recentlybacked a billthat would pardon those with misdemeanor weed convictions.
Andrew Yang
Would expunge federal convictions for weed use or possession.
Would permit some non-violent drug offenders probation and potential early release.
Provide regulation and oversight of the marijuana industry.
