Legislation that would decriminalize the personal possession of all drugs in Schedule I through V has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 21.
House Bill 7315 was filed in January by State Representative Jose Batista along with seven cosponsors. On Friday, the measure was scheduled for a public hearing and potential consideration in the House Judiciary Committee. The hearing will take place on March 21.
According to its official title, HB 7315 “Makes the possession of small amounts of schedule I through V controlled substances, except for the possession of marijuana, civil violations punishable by a ($100) fine for a first offense and up to ($300) for subsequent offenses.”
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