Oregon Re-Criminalizes Hard Drugs, Anti-Squater Laws and More. News For Reasonable People

Oregon Re-Criminalizes Hard Drugs, Anti-Squater Laws and More. News For Reasonable People
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How OREGON Flipped the Script: From Drug Decriminalization to Recriminalization
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4,688 views April 2, 2024
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In a significant policy reversal, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of hard drugs, marking a departure from the state's brief experiment with liberal drug policies initiated by Measure 110 in 2020. This pioneering measure, which aimed to decriminalize certain drug offenses and channel marijuana tax revenue into addiction services, faced backlash as Oregon, along with the rest of the nation, witnessed a surge in addiction and overdose deaths, particularly linked to fentanyl.
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The new legislation, HB 4002, classifies personal drug possession as a misdemeanor, granting law enforcement the authority to confiscate substances and tackle drug use in public spaces. Moreover, it fosters a collaborative approach towards addressing drug addiction by advocating for the integration of deflection programs that would redirect individuals towards treatment rather than penalization. This legislative shift underscores a broader reconsideration of drug decriminalization policies amidst rising concerns over public health and safety.
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