Substance abuse treatment upon conviction of a crime; recovery community organization. (HB1948)
Introduced By
Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Substance abuse treatment upon conviction of a crime; recovery community organization. Authorizes a recovery community organization to provide substance abuse treatment to individuals ordered to such treatment by a court upon conviction or placement on first offender status of such individual for a crime involving controlled substances. The bill defines recovery community organization as a nonprofit organization composed of and governed by representatives of local communities of addiction recovery that offers peer recovery support services for persons with substance abuse and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2017 | Committee |
| 01/10/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100885D |
| 01/10/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/16/2017 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/23/2017 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/07/2017 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
I don't see why anyone would want this bill to not become a law. Providing substance abuse treatment to those convicted of crimes involving said controlled substances is an excellent method for cleaning the streets and helping addicts gain control of their life again. Thank you Mr. Peace!