Gov. Newsom vetoes safe injection sites for San Francisco, LA and Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom today vetoed a bill that would permit safe injection sites for a pilot program aimed at reducing outdoor drug use and overdose deaths.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom today vetoed a bill that would permit safe injection sites for a pilot program aimed at reducing outdoor drug use and overdose deaths.
A new California law requires addiction treatment providers to notify clients that they have the right to safe, ethical and evidence-based services. Penalties of up to $20,000 could be imposed for violations.
While advocates claimed Senate Bill 110 was a long overdue solution to stem the tide of overdose deaths, Governor Gavin Newsom called it "premature" in a veto message late Friday.
While advocates claimed Senate Bill 110 was a long overdue solution to stem the tide of overdose deaths, Governor Gavin Newsom called it "premature" in a veto message late Friday.