ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Sen. Randolph Bracy hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss a new bill that is aimed at erasing marijuana convictions.
Bracy said the bill would create a pathway for criminal record expungement for those who have misdemeanor marijuana convictions.
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According to a news release, Bracy said the criminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana has disproportionately harmed minorities and disadvantaged communities.
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