Maryland Governor Issues Historic Pardons for 175,000 Marijuana Convictions

Governor Wes Moore's executive order addresses past criminalization and aims to remove barriers to housing, employment, and education.

Maryland becomes the first state to pardon marijuana paraphernalia-related convictions.
Governor Moore's order impacts over 150,000 misdemeanor cannabis possession cases.
Pardons automatically processed, with verification available online and at courthouse kiosks.
National trend follows President Biden's federal pardons for marijuana offenses.
Employers advised to update background check policies to reflect these changes.