Oregon Reverses Drug Decriminalization Amid Fentanyl Crisis
The Oregon Senate has passed House Bill 4002, a bipartisan bill that would reverse the state's voter-approved drug decriminalization policy, allowing for criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. The bill also includes provisions for drug treatment and record expungement, but has faced criticism from advocates for drug decriminalization. Governor Tina Kotek has not indicated whether she will sign the bill, but has expressed openness to rolling back decriminalization.