Comprehensive Drug Policy Reform Act of 2021
Proposed by Free People Liberals
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
14 Nov 2021
Voting closes
13 Jan 2022
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These changes address inconsistent drug policies by removing contradictions, reducing harm, and aligning laws with public health goals through clear, consistent regulation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
|
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
|
All drugs fully legalized; no restrictions on any substance
|
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| 3 | Psychedelics Policy |
Legal for medical / supervised use only
|
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
|
|
| 4 | Stimulants Policy |
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
|
Legal, licensed, regulated retail
|
1
Depressants PolicyPrevious law
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
Legal for medical / supervised use only
2
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
All drugs fully legalized; no restrictions on any substance
3
Psychedelics PolicyPrevious law
Legal for medical / supervised use only
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
4
Stimulants PolicyPrevious law
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
Legal, licensed, regulated retail
Timeline
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Draft9 April 2021
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Vote Open14 November 2021
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Vote Closed13 January 2022
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Became Law13 January 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House of Representatives
Passed
51Yes
0No
384Not voted
435 seats
For: 51 / 435 seats (11.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 384
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free People Liberals Proposer | 51 | Yes | No reason given |
Senate
Passed
12Yes
0No
88Not voted
100 seats
For: 12 / 100 seats (12.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 88
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free People Liberals Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 6 | Not voted |
Presidency
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)