Noting the disproportionate and racially discriminatory impact of the criminalization of controlled substances, as well as the inappropriate use of the criminal justice system to address substance use issues, we supported a variety of legislation which would propose to decriminalize certain drugs entirely or to change the threshold for which the possession of a certain amount of a controlled substance becomes a crime.
Decriminalization of Controlled Substances (H 7715, H 7896, H 8009)
Sponsors
Representative Brandon Potter, Representative Jose Batista, and Representative Scott Slater
Status
Held for Further Study
Session
2022
Bill number
H 7715, H 7896, H 8009
Position
Support