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House passes measure expanding jail recovery pods and restricting some harm‑reduction services in public places
Summary
First Substitute HB205 passed the Utah House 71–1 after sponsor Representative Clancy described provisions to establish jail recovery pods, allow justice‑court problem‑solving tools, restrict syringe‑exchange locations and create 'stay out of drug area' zones to bar repeat dealers from parks.
The Utah House on Feb. 11 passed First Substitute House Bill 205, a package of substance‑use intervention measures that supporters said will expand paths to treatment and help keep public spaces safe.
Sponsor Representative Clancy said HB205 establishes best practices for jail recovery pods so incarcerated people with addiction can begin programming while jailed, allows justice courts to adopt problem‑solving tools similar to drug or mental‑health…
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