Overdose-Prevention Site Bill Heads to Gov. Scott's Desk
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Drug reform advocates celebrated Tuesday's passage of a bill that would allow Vermont to establish its first center for people to safely use illegal drugs. Members of the House signed off on changes to H.72 that their Senate colleagues approved last week. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Phil Scott, who has signaled he'll veto it. Legislative leaders say they expect to have the votes to override Scott’s opposition. The bill instructs the Vermont Department of Health to set...

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