Sen. Bates and Asm. Davies introduce controlled substance education measures

Senator Patricia C. Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) and Assemblymember Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) joined together in a coordinated effort to introduce identical measures to aid local communities in their struggle against controlled substances. SB 904 and AB 1750 will clarify and broaden the definition of education and treatment programs offered to divertees and probationers. Furthermore, the bills require the courts to recommend these same programs to inmates incarcerated for substance abuse related offenses. The District Attorney’s Office for San Diego and Riverside Counties are proud co-sponsors of the bills.

“The key to any recovery plan for an individual battling substance abuse issues is to ensure they are given the proper treatment and education about the problem,” said Assemblywoman Davies. “It should be no different for people who have committed crimes involving controlled substances. AB 1750 & SB 904 will enhance our state’s mission of lowering recidivism rates of these individuals by strengthening the type of treatment programs divertees and probationers are allowed to take. Dangerous and addictive drugs are ever-present in our communities and the only way to beat this epidemic is to take a holistic approach with individuals struggling with these drugs and give them all the tools and education about the dangers these drugs pose to not only others, but themselves.”