>What is stopping a law from being passed that operates in a similar way to a pardon? Nothing. In fact[0]: "As of this writing [12 March 2020], 26 states, D.C

>What is stopping a law from being passed that operates in a similar way to a pardon? Nothing. In fact[0]: "As of this writing [12 March 2020], 26 states, D.C., and one territory have legalized or decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Eleven states and D.C. have done both. Seventeen states and D.C. have enacted expungement, sealing, or set-aside laws specifically for marijuana, or targeted more generally to decriminalized or legalized conduct. Four states have pardon programs for marijuana offenses." [0] https://ccresourcecenter.org/2020/03/12/legalizing-marijuana-and-expunging-records-across-the-country/ https://ccresourcecenter.org/2020/03/12/legalizing-marijuana...