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SACRAMENTO, September 18 \u2013 Governor Gavin Newsom\u00a0today announced<\/a>\u00a0that he has signed several measures to strengthen California\u2019s cannabis laws, expand the legal cannabis market and redress the harms of cannabis prohibition.<\/p>\n Among the bills signed were\u00a0AB 2188 by Assemblymember Bill Quirk<\/a> (D-Hayward), a Cal NORML-sponsored bill that protects Californians from employment <\/strong>discrimination based on their use of cannabis off-the-clock and away from the workplace.<\/strong><\/p>\n “On behalf of our members, and all Californians, we thank Governor Newsom for his commitment to cannabis legalization, human rights, and workers’ rights,” said Cal NORML deputy director Ellen Komp.<\/p>\n The Governor also signed:<\/p>\n \u2022 AB 1706 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) ensures that Californians with old cannabis-related convictions will finally have those convictions sealed. This and AB 2188 were signed to “further unwind California\u2019s failed history of cannabis prohibition,” a\u00a0press release from the Governor’s office<\/a>\u00a0said.<\/p>\n \u2022 SB 1186 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) preempts local bans on medicinal cannabis delivery, expanding patients\u2019 access to legal, regulated cannabis products. Cal NORML testified in favor of the bill at its hearings.<\/p>\n \u2022 SB 1326 by Senator\u00a0Anna Caballero (D-Merced), which creates a process for California to enter into agreements with other states to allow cannabis transactions with entities outside California.<\/p>\n \u2022 AB 1885 by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) to allow veterinarians to recommend cannabis for pets.<\/p>\n \u2022 AB 2210 by Assemblymember Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) to allow venues with liquor licenses to host cannabis events.<\/p>\n \u2022 AB 1894 by Assemblymember Luz Rivas (D-Arleta) \u2013 Integrated cannabis vaporizer:\u00a0packaging, labeling, advertisement, and marketing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The Governor formerly signed:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0AB 1954 (Quirk<\/a>) to protect the right of patients to medical treatment if they use marijuana, and the right of physicians and clinics to treat them. The bill was sponsored by Cal NORML and co-sponsored by Americans for Safe Access.<\/p>\n \u2022 AB 2595\u00a0<\/strong>(Jones-Sawyer) would require the State Department of Social Services to treat a parent\u2019s use of cannabis in the same manner as alcohol or legally prescribed medication.<\/p>\n \u2022 SB 988 (Hueso) to clarify “Ryan’s Law,” allowing terminally ill patients to use cannabis in healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n For the text of the bills, visit:\u00a0http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thanks to all of our supporters who sent thousands of letters in support of many of these\u00a0bills, and those who lobbied with us at Lobby Day and throughout the year for reform. Please\u00a0consider\u00a0supporting Cal NORML<\/a>\u00a0in our work moving forward to implement these new laws.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n