2020 Oregon Ballot Measure 110

In November 2020, voters in the U.S. state of Oregon passed Ballot Measure 110,[2] "[reclassifying] possession/penalties for specified drugs".[3] Drugs affected include heroin, methamphetamine, PCP, LSD and oxycodone, as well as others.[4] The Drug Policy Alliance non-profit organization was behind the measure.[4] Reclassifies penalty for drug possession as a Class E civil violation. The new law aims to reverse racial disparities in policing, and was projected to reduce Black arrests by 94%. [5]

Ballot Measure 110
Addiction Recovery Centers: Provides statewide addiction/recovery services; marijuana taxes partially finance; reclassifies possession/penalties for specified drugs.
Results
Response
 Votes  %
Yes 1,333,268 58.46%
No 947,313 41.54%
Total votes 2,280,581 100.00%
Source: Associated Press[1]

The new law came into effect on February 1, 2021.[6]

See also
  • List of Oregon ballot measures
  • Drug policy of Oregon


References
  1. "Election Results". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2021-02-02. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  2. "Oregon Measure 110 Election Results: Decriminalize Some Drugs and Provide Treatment". The New York Times. 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  3. "Most Oregon ballot measures pass on Election Day". katu.com. November 4, 2020. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  4. Selsky, Andrew (November 4, 2020). "Oregon leads the way in decriminalizing hard drugs". Associated Press News. Salem, Oregon. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  5. portlandobserver.com/news/2020/oct/22/measure-reduces-black-arrests-94.
  6. Blistein, Jon (February 1, 2021). "Drug Decriminalization Goes Into Effect in Oregon". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.


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