Oregon Ends Drug Decriminalization Experiment After Three Years

Measure 110, aimed at focusing on treatment over punishment, is repealed amid rising overdose deaths, crime, and homelessness.

Measure 110 decriminalized small amounts of hard drugs and redirected cannabis tax revenue to addiction services.
Critics argue the implementation was flawed, with slow funding distribution and inadequate treatment infrastructure.
Overwhelming majority of citations issued under Measure 110 resulted in no-shows in court and unpaid fines.
The new law reclassifies possession of small amounts of drugs as a misdemeanor, with potential jail time.
Advocates worry the reversal will disproportionately affect marginalized communities and fail to address root causes of addiction.