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Chabria: Proposition 36 created 'treatment-mandated felonies.' What it really created is a complicated mess

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anita Chabria, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

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In California, a law was passed in 2024 known as Proposition 36. This law was supported by those who take a tough stance on crime. The proposition was promoted as a way to balance increased incarceration with more treatment options for individuals struggling with drug addiction.

Further details about the effects and implementation of Proposition 36 are available from the Los Angeles Times, which has reported on the complexities of the law.

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Category: safety · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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Chabria: Proposition 36 created 'treatment-mandated felonies.' What it really created is a complicated mess

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