Legislature Replaces Bill Authorizing “Safe Consumption Site” with Directive to Study Their Effectiveness
The Legislature passed a resolution Friday directing the Governor’s Office to establish a working group tasked with studying the ability of “safe consumption sites” to effectively prevent opioid overdose deaths. “Safe consumption sites” are facilities where individuals can use previously-obtained illicit drugs under medical supervision without fear of arrest. Originally, the Legislature was considering a […]
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