Two state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Pennsylvania.The bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Daylin Leach and Sharif Street, would establish a protocol for the use of cannabis by people over 21, as well as the sale and regulation of marijuana.The measure would provide automatic expungement of previous criminal convictions, dismiss pending charges and commute all sentences related to marijuana offenses.Tax revenue collected from the marijuana industry, which is estimated at $500 million in the first year, would be appropriated to school districts.Under the legislation, home delivery of marijuana would be allowed. People would also be permitted to grow up to 10 plants for personal use.The bill will be sent to a Senate committee for consideration.

Two state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Pennsylvania.

The bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Daylin Leach and Sharif Street, would establish a protocol for the use of cannabis by people over 21, as well as the sale and regulation of marijuana.


The measure would provide automatic expungement of previous criminal convictions, dismiss pending charges and commute all sentences related to marijuana offenses.

Tax revenue collected from the marijuana industry, which is estimated at $500 million in the first year, would be appropriated to school districts.

Under the legislation, home delivery of marijuana would be allowed. People would also be permitted to grow up to 10 plants for personal use.

The bill will be sent to a Senate committee for consideration.