Recreational marijuana coming to Pa.? Legislature takes first steps toward legalization

Marijuana advocates rally for cannabis reform at Pa. Capitol

Marijuana legalization advocates remind state legislators about the need for cannabis reform with a rally on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg. June 14, 2021. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com

Lawmakers are set to take the first serious step toward legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.

A hearing scheduled Monday in the Senate Law & Justice Committee will be the first time a legislative committee in the General Assembly has vetted this issue, although legislation to legalize or decriminalize marijuana has been around for years.

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