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MI HR0231

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Slagh

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Opposes federal funding for drug paraphernalia including syringes and "safe smoking kits" for people with existing drug addictions
  • Objects to the Biden administration's planned $30 million federal program intended to reduce harm associated with crack cocaine smoking and prevent overdose deaths
  • States the program contradicts existing federal policy that prohibits selling or offering drug paraphernalia
  • Argues the program enables addiction rather than achieving harm reduction and further destabilizes communities affected by substance use
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Speaker of the U.S. House, President of the U.S. Senate, U.S. President, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to oppose the use of federal funds to purchase drug paraphernalia.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

2/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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