An Act relative to harm reduction and racial justice
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1391) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to harm reduction and racial justice. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
This bill decriminalizes drug possession in Massachusetts by eliminating criminal penalties for possessing controlled substances and instead requiring that individuals found in possession receive a written list of resources. It also ensures that possession alone cannot serve as reasonable cause for other criminal investigations, except in cases of operating under the influence. Additionally, the bill repeals drug-related conspiracy charges and outdated laws related to marijuana possession.
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