Public Act 21-1, An Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis, provides a variety of opportunities for us to begin correcting the systemic issues exacerbated by the War on Drugs.

A Social Equity Council will play a role in ensuring our state grows new businesses with entrepreneurs from communities who need the most support. Please check back here for further updates, and see more detailed information below.

  • Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Council
  • Cannabis bill and Social Equity
  • Census tracts and adult-use cannabis
  • Expungement of prior convictions
  • Neighborhoods impacted by the War on Drugs
  • Disproportionately Impacted Areas approved by the Social Equity Council