relative to annulling certain cannabis possession offenses.

HB 196 would have allowed individuals convicted of minor cannabis possession offenses (misdemeanors or violations) before January 1, 2025, to petition courts or the Department of Safety to have those records erased. Eligible individuals could request annulment without paying outstanding fines or fees, though the process would require completion of any incarceration or probation. The bill required the Department of Safety to publish annual reports on annulled records and deliver copies to legislative committees. The bill was defeated in committee on May 22, 2025, and did not become law.