Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have allowed some cities in from California to set up controlled places for drug use. Bill SB57 would allow San Francisco, Oakland and city and county of Los Angeles to approve organizations to manage controlled consumption sites, also known as overdose prevention programs until 2028. “Unlimited quantity of safe injection sites that will be allowed by this bill – facilities that could exist in a later part of this decade – may cause world of unintended consequences,” the governor wrote. in his veto message. “It possible what these sites will help improve safety and health of our urban areas, but if done without a clear plan, they can work against this goal. These unintended consequences in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland are not to be taken lightly. Worsening drug use challenges in these areas are not risk we can take.” In his veto message, the governor also said he would instruct the Secretary of State of Health and social services collect city and County officials to discuss minimum standards and best practices for safe and sustainable overdose prevention programs. Author of in the bill, State Senator Scott Wiener stated that California in in the middle of unprecedented overdose crisis that has been made worse from the coronavirus pandemic. Since 2011, drug overdose has been leading cause of random death among adults in California. Wiener also noted a recent study in Magazine of American Medical Association found the overdose rate in the country has doubled in May 2020 compared to 2019. In a statement, Wiener wrote: “California lost a huge opportunity today to decide one of our most deadly problems: Dramatic escalation in deaths from drug overdose. Rejecting the tried and tested strategy to save a life and get people in treatment, this veto sends powerful negative message about California not doing harm reduction.” Opponents of bill, including law enforcement groups, applauded the governor decision”It’s clearly difficult. issue affected our entire state,” the president said. of California State Sheriff’s Association and Butte County Sheriff Corey Honea. “We will continue our efforts to protect our communities, but allow the use of “legal” drugs. use This is not an answer” added Honea”I look forward work with Governor and my legislature colleagues find solutions to eliminate the root cause of this is issue and provide people suffering from opioid dependence with the compassionate treatment they needsaid Senator Rosilisi Ochoa Bog (R-Ucaipa). required ensure hygiene space under the supervision of trained personnel, sterile consumables used equipment collection and safe disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes. The staff would required to control participants for potential overdose and provide the treatment needed to prevent fatal overdose plus access or references to a substance use disorders and mental health services. There are 165 overdose prevention measures programs in 10 different countries. New York was first for site authorization in United States in 2021. Wiener office marked Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Philadelphia. moving forward with plans install sites.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have allowed some cities in from California to set up controlled places for drug use.
Bill SB57 would allow San Francisco, Oakland and city and county of Los Angeles to approve organizations to manage controlled consumption sites, also known as overdose prevention programs until 2028.
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“Unlimited quantity of safe injection sites that will be allowed by this bill – facilities that could exist in a later part of this decade – may cause world of unintended consequences,” the governor wrote. in his veto message. “It possible what these sites will help improve safety and health of our urban areas, but if done without a clear plan, they can work against this goal. These unintended consequences in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland are not to be taken lightly. Worsening drug use challenges in these areas are not risk we can take.”
In his veto, the governor also said he would instruct the Secretary of State of Health and social services collect city and County officials to discuss minimum standards and best practices for safe and sustainable overdose prevention programs.
Author of in the bill, State Senator Scott Wiener stated that California in in the middle of unprecedented overdose crisis that has been made worse from the coronavirus pandemic. Since 2011, drug overdose has been leading cause of random death among adults in California. Wiener also noted a recent study in Magazine of American Medical Association found the overdose rate in the country has doubled in May 2020 compared to 2019.
In a statement, Viner wrote: “California lost a huge opportunity today to reach out to one of our most deadly problems: Dramatic escalation in deaths from drug overdose. Rejecting the tried and tested strategy to save a life and get people in treatment, this veto sends powerful negative message about California not doing harm reduction.”
Opponents of bill, including law enforcement groups, applauded the governor decision.
“It’s clearly not easy. issue affected our entire state,” the president said. of California State Sheriff’s Association and Butte County Sheriff Corey Honea. “We will continue our efforts to protect our communities, but allow the use of “legal” drugs. use This is not an answer” added Honea
“I look like forward work with Governor and my legislature colleagues find solutions to eliminate the root cause of this is issue and provide people suffering from opioid dependence with the compassionate treatment they needsaid Senator Rosilisi Ochoa Bog (Ucaipa Republican).
sites would be required ensure hygiene space under the supervision of trained personnel, sterile consumables used equipment collection and safe disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes. The staff would required to control participants for potential overdose and provide the treatment needed to prevent fatal overdose plus access or references to a substance use disorders and mental health services.
There are 165 overdose prevention measures programs in 10 different countries. New York was first for site authorization in United States in 2021. Wiener office marked Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Philadelphia. moving forward with plans install sites.
