Decriminalization

Surrogacy Contracts Michigan: Breaking News on Decriminalization!

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Lansing, Michigan – In a significant move, Michigan has decriminalized paid surrogacy contracts, marking a major shift in the state’s laws surrounding this practice. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills that lifted the ban on paid surrogacy, paving the way for individuals to enter into legally-binding surrogacy agreements within the state. The previous ban on paid surrogacy contracts in Michigan had been in place for 36 years, creating barriers for those wanting to …

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Decriminalization Disaster: Oregon’s Drug Policy Rollback in Crisis

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Salem, Oregon – Lawmakers in Oregon are considering a rollback of the state’s drug decriminalization measure, a move that comes amidst a surge in fentanyl use and overdoses. The Oregon House of Representatives recently voted in favor of making possession of a minor amount of drugs a misdemeanor, with bipartisan support. The bill will now move to the Oregon Senate and eventually to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek (D), who has indicated she may …

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**Decriminalization Experiment Ends in Oregon: Emotional Votes Lead to Misdemeanor Drug Possession Law**

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Salem, Oregon – The Oregon House made a significant decision on Thursday by voting to reclassify minor drug possession as a misdemeanor crime. This move marks a pivotal step in the state’s journey towards revisiting its experiment with decriminalization. The decision came after emotional deliberations, with House Bill 4002 receiving bipartisan support in a 51-7 vote. The bill is now expected to move to the Senate for further consideration, where it is anticipated to pass …

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