"The N.H. House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill by Peterborough Rep. Jonah Wheeler that would allow people to expedite the removal of marijuana possession arrests and convictions from their legal records.

Under House Bill 1539, which was passed 283-80, the state Department of Safety would identify people with cannabis violations or misdemeanors, and begin an annulment process. People could request an annulment, which would be granted unless a prosecutor objects and wants a hearing.

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