Eliminates criminal and civil penalties for possession of controlled substances; establishes the drug decriminalization task force.
The bill eliminates criminal and civil penalties for possession of controlled substances. It establishes the drug decriminalization task force to develop recommendations for reforming state laws, regulations, and practices so that they align with the goal of treating substance use disorder as a disease, rather than a criminal behavior. The task force will consider various factors, including the quantity of drugs used, access to treatment, and civil collateral consequences of drug convictions.
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