Florida Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Decriminalize All Drugs

[OfTheCross]

Florida Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Decriminalize All Drugs

currently illicit drugs, provide avenues for relief for those with existing drug-related convictions and promote harm reduction services.

Rep. Dotie Joseph (D) filed the legislation, titled the “Collateral Consequences of Convictions and Decriminalization of Cannabis and All Drugs Act” on November 23.

For marijuana specifically, it would make possession of up to 1 ounce a non-criminal violation punishable by a $50 fine, rather than a misdemeanor offense. It would apply the same non-criminal penalty to delivery of up to an ounce of marijuana.

People with past convictions for those cannabis-related offenses would be eligible for automatic expungements if more than a year has elapsed since the date of the arrest.

The bill goes on to say that the legislature “intends the prioritization of rehabilitative health intervention in lieu of criminalization for personal usage of controlled substances, including but not limited to stimulants including cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, heroin, fentanyl, depressants or benzodiazepines, and other addictive controlled substances.”

Given the Rep., I have low expectations. I hope this gains traction, though

 

[Godless Socialist CEO]

Florida Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Decriminalize All Drugs



Given the Rep., I have low expectations. I hope this gains traction, though

The Florida legislature will 100% never pass this. They might not even vote for it, it’s one of the most far right government bodies in the country

 

[OfTheCross]

The Florida legislature will 100% never pass this. They might not even vote for it, it’s one of the most far right government bodies in the country

Correct. It's never going to pass. I'll be surprised if she even gets a co-sponsor.

I generally don't like this Rep because she accomplishes nothing. Just virtue signals. It's annoying.

 

[Godless Socialist CEO]

Correct. It's never going to pass. I'll be surprised if she even gets a co-sponsor.

I generally don't like this Rep because she accomplishes nothing. Just virtue signals. It's annoying.

Desantis and his legislature have set tax dollars in fire for the past couple of years virtue signaling bullshyt and getting crushed in the courts. All to push Desantis presidential ambitions

At least she’s actually crafting bills that can possibly be passed elsewhere and help the American people. I think it’s bullshyt to call that virtue signaling but whatever

 

[Mook]

This is exactly the bill I want. Don't know how it’s virtue signaling just because your enemies are stronger, more organized, and better funded. People stay worrying about the republicans and adjust their moves to them

 

[OfTheCross]

Desantis and his legislature have set tax dollars in fire for the past couple of years virtue signaling bullshyt and getting crushed in the courts. All to push Desantis presidential ambitions

At least she’s actually crafting bills that can possibly be passed elsewhere and help the American people. I think it’s bullshyt to call that virtue signaling but whatever

Correct. He has, and I dislike him for it. He Governs the media, not the State. Sadly, it's working for him

This is exactly the bill I want. Don't know how it’s virtue signaling just because your enemies are stronger, more organized, and better funded. People stay worrying about the republicans and adjust their moves to them

I love the bill. But it's bullshyt because it has absolutely no chance of doing anything at all. It's a complete waste of time UNLESS she can secure some decent co-sponsors at least and get a little momentum for it.

Her track record on accomplishments is not good, though.

 

[NkrumahWasRight Is Wrong]

Correct. He has, and I dislike him for it. He Governs the media, not the State. Sadly, it's working for him


I love the bill. But it's bullshyt because it has absolutely no chance of doing anything at all. It's a complete waste of time UNLESS she can secure some decent co-sponsors at least and get a little momentum for it.

Her track record on accomplishments is not good, though.

It can help move the public discourse. If floridians get wind of it and there is grassroots support it becomes more likely to pass be it in florida or elsewhere. This wouldn't have happened without oregon and before that portugal etc

 

[General Mills]

The Florida legislature will 100% never pass this. They might not even vote for it, it’s one of the most far right government bodies in the country

Yup. This has zero chance of passing.