Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession

Oregon lawmakers have recriminalized drug possession, reversing a 2020 law that decriminalized possession of certain drugs. The new law makes drug possession a misdemeanor punishable by jail time and allows for treatment as an alternative to criminal penalties.

Oregon State Legislature Overhauls Measure 110

The Oregon state legislature voted to overhaul Measure 110, recriminalizing small amounts of drugs, signaling the end of a progressive drug policy experiment.

Oregon's Measure 110 and the Debate Over Decriminalizing Drug Possession

Oregon's Measure 110 decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs in favor of treatment over punishment, leading to a fierce debate amid a spiraling opioid crisis. While the law was celebrated as a compassionate approach to addiction, recent backlash has sparked discussions on reinstating criminal penalties for drug possession.