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, LSD and oxycodone, as well as others.[4] The Drug Policy Alliance non-profit organization was behind the measure.[4]

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.[5]

See also


References
  1. "Election Results". Associated Press. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  2. "Oregon Measure 110 Election Results: Decriminalize Some Drugs and Provide Treatment". The New York Times. 3 November 2020.
  3. "Most Oregon ballot measures pass on Election Day". katu.com. November 4, 2020. 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. Blistein, Jon (February 1, 2021). "Drug Decriminalization Goes Into Effect in Oregon". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 11, 2021.


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