ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) will participate in the Georgia Coalition for Cannabis Reform’s press conference on providing safe access and harm reduction for cannabis patients on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 4 p.m. at the Bookstore Gallery in Atlanta.
This press conference will be hosted by the Georgia Coalition for Cannabis Reform, which includes Minority Cannabis Research Laboratories, Lakeland Centres, Georgia Hemp Association, Care for Georgia, New Georgia Project’s Vibe Team and others.
During the press conference, Rep. Bell will announce legislation to decriminalize cannabis, known as the “Higher Hope Act.” This proposed legislation would amend the Hope Scholarship so that a substance conviction would not affect a student’s eligibility for the Hope Scholarship. The “Higher Hope Act” will be formally introduced during the 2024 legislative session.
WHO: Rep. Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro)
WHAT: Press Conference on providing safe access and harm reduction for cannabis patients
WHEN: Friday, October 27, 2023
4 p.m.
WHERE: Bookstore Gallery
461 Nelson St SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
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