Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced House Bill 2500, a bipartisan effort to legalize adult-use cannabis, which aims to create a regulatory framework for its cultivation, sales, and taxation. The bill would allow adults to possess and purchase up to 30 grams of marijuana and includes provisions for expunging prior cannabis-related convictions. Advocates argue that the legislation not only addresses economic benefits through potential tax revenues but also serves as a tool for criminal justice reform. The tax structure includes an 8% sales tax and a 5% excise tax, with funds allocated to various public services, including addiction treatment and law enforcement. Despite previous efforts stalling, support for the bill is bolstered by the emergence of legalized cannabis markets in neighboring states, prompting calls for immediate legislative action. The bill's success will depend on overcoming partisan gridlock in the state Senate, where cannabis reform has previously faced challenges.