ACLU of Montana Statement on HB 534

Anybody who has family members struggling with addiction — or struggles with it themselves — knows that increased penalties will not help Montanans.  Instead of further punishing people by criminalizing addiction, the state could improve people’s lives and make our communities safer by spending tax dollars on prevention and treatment services. Kudos to the House Judiciary Committee for voting against HB 534. SK Rossi, Advocacy and Policy Director