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D9D64EC707B8FBC18725847F005E8823 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: CRIMINAL JUSTICE BILL DRAFT

INTERIM COMMITTEE  OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Date Sep 24, 2019      
Location Old State Library



Committee Discussion: Criminal Justice Bill Draft - Committee Discussion Only
11:12:36 AM  

Shelby Ross, OLLS, spoke about the criminal justice bill summary (Attachment D). Ms. Ross discussed requiring the Department of Corrections (DOC), the Department of Human Services (DHS) facilities, and local jails to make available at least one agonist and one antagonist, and continuity of care for inmates who leave those facilities. Ms. Ross also discussed setting up safe stations to allow people to turn over controlled substances and an appropriation to OBH for criminal justice diversion programs. Representative Herod asked that diversity language be added to the bill.
11:23:26 AM  

Senator Moreno asked about the definition of safe station. The Senator wants to ensure its all inclusive.






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