HB 3946
Defines "schools" as including preschools for purposes of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance crimes occurring within 1,000 feet of a school.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Addiction and Community Safety Response
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill expands the definition of "schools" to include preschools. It creates a new crime for the manufacture and delivery of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school property. Specifically, it applies to offenses involving substances like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it goes into effect immediately upon the governor’s signature.
Key provisions
- Defines "schools" to include preschools.
- Creates a crime for manufacturing and delivering controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school.
- Specifically targets offenses involving heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone.
- Applies to the manufacture and delivery of Schedule I, II, and III controlled substances.
- Establishes minimum fines for methamphetamine offenses.
- Excludes certain licensed activities and those acting in compliance with specific regulations from the restrictions.
- Declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect immediately.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the manufacture and delivery of controlled substances.
- Preschools and their surrounding areas.
- Law enforcement agencies.
- School districts.
- Individuals residing near schools.
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific distance (1,000 feet) for triggering drug crime penalties.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 3946 believe that expanding drug crime penalty zones to include preschools is crucial for protecting Oregon's most vulnerable population - its children. They argue that this expansion will help prevent potential loopholes in current law and ensure that young students receive the same level of legal protection as traditional schools. Advocates point to concerns about safety, citing instances of illicit drug activity and violent incidents near preschools, as well as a lack of accountability for crimes occurring near schools. By including preschools in the definition of 'schools' concerning controlled substance offenses, supporters aim to strengthen Oregon's drug laws and prioritize child protection, ultimately making everyone safer.
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