Blue state lawmakers pass drug possession bill in rush to avoid decriminalization deadline

Washington state’s new law keeps criminal penalties for drugs, boosts treatment

Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse. The bill retains criminal penalties for drug possession, but police and prosecutors would be encouraged to divert cases for treatment.

New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy Tuesday that keeps controlled substances illegal. New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment Wire Service

Blue state lawmakers pass drug possession bill in rush to avoid decriminalization deadline

Washington lawmakers settled on a compromise drug possession bill, avoiding a July 1 deadline that would have decriminalized hard drugs in the northwest state.

Washington governor signs new law keeping drug possession illegal

By Taylor Romine, Paradise Afshar and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a drug possession bill into law Tuesday following a special legislative session that was held to prevent the possible legalization of all drug possession in the state. The state had been on the brink of decriminalizing possession of drugs like meth or fentanyl statewide as a temporary law that made possession a misdemeanor was set to expire…

Washington governor signs new law keeping drug possession illegal

By Taylor Romine, Paradise Afshar and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a drug possession bill into law Tuesday following a special legislative session that was held to prevent the possible legalization of all drug possession in the state. The state had been on the brink of decriminalizing possession of drugs

Washington governor signs new law keeping drug possession illegal

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a drug possession bill into law Tuesday following a special legislative session that was held to prevent the possible legalization of all drug possession in the state.