Bill 21City of Vancouver
Health Statutes (Drug Decriminalization Discontinuance) Amendment Act
Defining BC drug-policy legislation of 2026. BC NDP and BC Conservatives are split on whether to continue or discontinue the decriminalization pilot. BC Conservative critics.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading✓
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentSummary
Following the federal decision not to extend BC's decriminalization pilot beyond 2026, this act puts in place the legislative framework for transition back to standard criminal-law enforcement while preserving public-health investments.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Second reading
Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.