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Utah Senate advances Drug Offender Reform Act with amendment to protect treatment funds
Summary
The Utah Senate on Jan. 19 passed SB22 as amended, a measure aimed at expanding treatment options for nonviolent drug offenders and protecting the bill's dedicated funding; the measure passed 27–0 and was referred to the House.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 19 approved Senate Bill 22, the Drug Offender Reform Act, adopting an amendment intended to clarify treatment definitions and protect the new allocation for the program. The bill passed as amended by roll call, 27–0, and was referred to the Utah House for further action.
Senators said the measure marks a significant policy shift in how the state handles nonviolent drug offenders. The…
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