· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Decriminalizes possession of controlled substances, establishes the drug decriminalization task force; repealer

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 crim…

Sponsor

Demond Meeks (D-NY)

Introduced

2025-02-10

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

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