Hawaii HB1549 repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia and amends related statutes to focus on substance abuse treatment.

Hawaii HB1549 repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia and amends related statutes to focus on substance abuse treatment. The bill removes criminal penalties for possession of drug paraphernalia, except for certain offenses involving methamphetamine. It also allows for the sale and purchase of sterile hypodermic syringes without criminal penalty. The bill mandates substance abuse treatment for individuals convicted of drug-related offenses, emphasizing treatment over incarceration.

Hawaii HB1549 repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia and amends related statutes to focus on substance abuse treatment.

Hawaii HB1549 repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia and amends related statutes to focus on substance abuse treatment. The bill removes criminal penalties for possession of drug paraphernalia, except for certain offenses involving methamphetamine. It also allows for the sale and purchase of sterile hypodermic syringes without criminal penalty. The bill mandates substance abuse treatment for individuals convicted of drug-related offenses, emphasizing treatment over incarceration.