Politics & Government
Minneapolis City Council To Hold Hearing On Ordinance That Would Decriminalize Drug Paraphernalia
Chavez and other supporters on the council describe it as a "step toward treating drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one."
April 7, 2026
The Minneapolis City Council will hold a public hearing over a proposed ordinance that would decriminalize drug paraphernalia on Tuesday morning.
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Councilmember Jason Chavez authored the ordinance, writing on social media that "it will ensure our local laws are in compliance with state law while also centering the humanity of our shared community.
Chavez and other supporters on the council describe it as a "step toward treating drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one."
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