HOPE Act of 2023
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 18, 2023)
Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 or the HOPE Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses.
The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis.
What just happenedApr 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 18, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 18, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House