The US state of New York is on the verge of legalizing the use of Marijuana for recreational use. Lawmakers of the state finalized the language for a bill that'll tax and regulate marijuana use for adults over 21.

The proposed legislation would include social justice “repair the heavily discriminatory impact that enforcement of prohibition has had on communities of color in New York State,” according to a Democrat state Senator Liz Krueger.

Kruger said that the bill would legalize “adult-use cannabis in a way that foregrounds racial justice, while balancing safety with economic growth, encouraging new small businesses.”

He also said that the bill would be useful in significantly diminishing the illegal market.

New York Assembly Majority (Democrat) Leader  Crystal Peoples-Stokes issued a statement saying, “Cannabis legalization in New York will be centered on equity, investment into communities, economic opportunities for historically disenfranchised people, research, education, and public safety.”

He also said he is honored to sponsor the legislation. He added he is “excited to see the positive impact it will have” on New Yorkers.