Efforts to Amend Oregon's Measure 110 Gain Momentum

A group of business and civic leaders in Oregon have filed a ballot initiative to modify aspects of Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of illegal drugs. The proposed changes include prohibiting the use of hard drugs in public places, making possession of lethal drugs a crime again, replacing voluntary treatment with required addiction treatment, and prioritizing diversion and treatment over prosecution and jail. The initiative aims to clear a person's criminal record following successful treatment. The Coalition to Fix and Improve Measure 110 hopes to bring this amendment before Oregon voters in November 2024 or have it passed by the governor or legislature in February or sooner.