Study; Virginia State Crime Commission; alternative approaches to the Commonwealth's enforcement. (HJ530)
Introduced By
Del. Sally Hudson (D-Charlottesville) with support from co-patrons Del. Lamont Bagby (D-Richmond), Del. Chris Hurst (D-Blacksburg), Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke), and Del. Don Scott (D-Portsmouth)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
☐ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Study; Virginia State Crime Commission; alternative approaches to the Commonwealth's enforcement scheme for the possession of controlled substances, including decriminalization; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the propriety and effectiveness of alternative approaches to the Commonwealth's enforcement scheme for the possession of controlled substances, including decriminalization of the possession of such substances. Read the Bill »
Status
01/08/2021: Awaiting a Vote in the Rules Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2021 | Committee |
| 01/08/2021 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102140D |
| 01/08/2021 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
Comments
excerpt: "WHEREAS, traditional legal interventions, including arrest and incarceration, have proven ineffective in treating addiction and promoting public health, requiring new approaches that emphasize treatment and rehabilitation over arrest and punishment"