1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2024 or the HOPE Act of 2024 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Cannabis The term cannabis means marijuana or cannabis, as defined under the State law authorizing the sale or use of cannabis in which an individual or entity is located. (2) Cannabis offense The term cannabis offense means a criminal offense relating to cannabis— (A) that, under State law— (i) is no longer an offense; or (ii) was designated a lesser offense; or (B) for which the penalty under State law— (i) was reduced pursuant to or following the adoption of a State law authorizing the sale or use of cannabis; (ii) does not include jail time