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WA lawmakers move treatment over jail time to the House
Podcast |
Seattle Now
Publisher |
KUOW
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
Mar 14, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:14:36

Democratic lawmakers in Olympia are working on a strategy to tackle drug possession that balances law enforcement and diversion.

Senate Bill 5536 would allow people with substance use disorder an opportunity to choose treatment over jail time.

But supporters say it will require a major investment for an airtight plan. And time is of the essence, the current law on the books expires this summer.

KUOW reporter Amy Radil joins us today to walk us through where the senate bill is at today.

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Democratic lawmakers in Olympia are working on a strategy to tackle drug possession that balances law enforcement and diversion. Senate Bill 5536 would allow people with substance use disorder an opportunity to choose treatment over jail time. But supporters say it will require a major investment for an airtight plan. And time is of the essence, the current law on the books expires this summer. KUOW reporter Amy Radil joins us today to walk us through where the senate bill is at today.

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