Bill 12British ColumbiaBC NDP
Public Health Statutes (Drug Decriminalization Pilot Extension) Amendment Act
BC's decriminalization pilot has been continuously revised since 2023 in response to public-health and public-order concerns.
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3rd Reading7
Royal AssentSummary
Continues the federal decriminalization pilot for personal possession of certain controlled substances in BC, with new restrictions on public consumption near schools, hospitals, and playgrounds.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Third reading
Final debate and vote in the originating chamber.
Sponsored by
David EbyBC NDP