Decriminalizes possession of controlled substances, establishes the drug decriminalization task force; repealer
Summary
Eliminates criminal and civil penalties for possession of controlled substances; establishes the drug decriminalization task force to develop recommendations for reforming state laws, regulations and practices so that they align with the stated goal of treating substance use disorder as a disease, rather than a criminal behavior.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Demond Meeks
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Latrice Walker
DDemocratic
Co
Marcela Mitaynes
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Maritza Davila
DDemocratic
Co
Phara Souffrant Forrest
DDemocratic
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