HB 4002 will increase racial disparities in our state and leave Oregon communities without adequate help and support while fentanyl continues to harm our loved ones. Thank you Senator Sen. Michael Dembrow for saying #NOtoHB4002. #orpol #orleg

"Mr. President, we cannot lock people up for self-harm...The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and expecting a different outcome. That’s what this bill [HB 4002] does." – Senator James Manning Jr. James Manning for Secretary of State #NOtoHB4002 #orpol #orleg

Sen. Lew Frederick is right: HB 4002 has too many flaws. It represents a return to the failed decades-long war on drugs. It will not solve Oregon's addiction crisis. And it treats a public health crisis as a criminal issue. Thank you, Lew Frederick for saying #NOtoHB4002 #orpol #orleg

Thank you, Senator Kayse Jama (He/Him), for saying #NOtoHB4002 and warning #orleg of the harmful consequences House Bill 4002 will have in our communities. We share your commitment to working toward real solutions that address the addiction and housing crisis in our state. #orpol #orleg

Countless Oregonians raised their voices against making addiction a crime, against opening the door to increased racial disparities in the criminal system, and against HB 4002. Sen. Floyd Prozanski listened, standing with our communities and standing up for our values. #orpol #orleg

At a time when Oregonians are demanding more treatment services and housing, HB 4002 provides jail beds. That's not a solution. That's criminalization. Thank you, Sen. James Manning for Secretary of State for saying #NOtoHB4002 and supporting real solutions to the addiction crisis. #orpol #orleg

“They are delusional if they think going back to the formula that caused countless avoidable overdose deaths and filled our prisons is going to work now when it has never worked before.” #orleg #orpol #NOtoHB4002

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“Decision makers have dropped the ball on prioritizing, understanding, and addressing the overlapping crises of homelessness, poverty, and addiction. And they dropped the ball on Measure 110 implementation. Now they need to distract voters from the chaos they have caused.” #orleg

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rep. Mark Gamba, Rep. Travis Nelson, Rep. Farrah Chaichi, and Rep. Khanh Pham for their opposition to House Bill 4002. Thank you for speaking about the harmful consequences of House Bill 4002 on low-income and BIPOC communities. #orpol #orleg

The 2024 legislative session may be over for #orleg, but the nightmare is just beginning for Oregonians. People struggling with addiction, including a disproportionate number of Black and brown, low-income, and rural Oregonians, will soon end up in jail. #orpol #NOtoHB4002