Oregon Senate votes to end drug decriminalization

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Oregon Senate votes to end drug decriminalization

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Published on Mar 4, 2024, 12:22:40 PM
Total time: 00:10:47

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On Friday, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4002, which now heads to Governor Tina Kotek. Under the proposal, people caught with small amounts of illicit drugs like fentanyl could face jail time. HB 4002 also creates new addiction service facilities. OPB political reporter Dirk VanderHart joins us with details.   

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