Oregon governor to sign bill recriminalizing illicit drugs

Posted on: March 8, 2024 at 14:39:28 CT

HB 4002 will now give illicit users an ultimatum: Be criminally charged or get treatment if caught with hard drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. It also makes the possession of small amounts of drugs such as heroin or methamphetamine a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail. It enables police to confiscate the drugs and crack down on their use on sidewalks and in parks.

Additionally, the bill aims to make it easier to prosecute people who sell drugs and increase access to addictive medication.