Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) signed House Bill 4002 (HB 4002) on April 1, repealing provisions of Measure 110. Measure 110 received 58.46% of the vote in 2020.
Measure 110 reclassified the possession of Schedule I-IV controlled substances, such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines, from Class A misdemeanors to Class E misdemeanors, resulting in a $100 fine or a completed health assessment. Individuals who manufacture or distribute illegal drugs were still subject to a criminal penalty under Measure 110.
HB 4002 will make the possession of certain amounts of drugs, such as cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail starting on Sept. 1. The bill also authorizes police to confiscate illicit drugs and stop their use in public parks and on sidewalks. The bill also encourages law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to refer individuals convicted of possession to drug treatment programs.
