Published 11 months ago

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

Washington lawmakers passed a new drug policy that retains criminal penalties for drug possession while providing $44 million for investments in resources to help those struggling with addiction.
The compromise bill encourages police and prosecutors to divert cases for treatment or other services and allows courts to impose minimum jail sentences on those charged with drug possession who refuse or abandon treatment.
The law allocates $51 million, with $44 million to be invested in drug treatment and recovery services, and also enacts the recommendation of the Substance Use and Recovery Services Advisory Committee to expand treatment and harm reduction programs.

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The Independent

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

Washington lawmakers approved and 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

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

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

Washington lawmakers approved and 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.

11 months ago·United States

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abc News

Washington state Senate OKs bill keeping drugs illegal, boosting resources for housing and treatment

Washington lawmakers approved and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy Tuesday that keeps controlled substances illegal while boosting resources to help those struggling with addiction.

11 months ago·United States

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CNN

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.

11 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

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…

11 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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