Senate approves legislation to prohibit the legalization of psychoactive drugs in Idaho

The Senate voted on and approved Senate Joint Resolution 101 (SJR101), sponsored by Sen. C. Scott Grow, R-Eagle. The amendment would effectively ban future legalization and recreational use of methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine, non-medical marijuana, and non-prescription opioids, as has been seen in neighboring states like Oregon.

“This legislation starts a conversation about Idaho values and the environment we want to create for our youth,” said Senator Scott Grow. “The idea that recreational marijuana legalization is a gateway to further legalization is by no means unfounded. In Oregon, you now face a harsher penalty for providing single-use plastic bags in your restaurant or grocery store than you would for using heroin.”