Jax's Law: A Proposal to Combat Illicit Opioid Trade in California

This proposed legislative bill is designed to address the growing opioid crisis in California in part through a comprehensive approach. The bill aims to target individuals involved in the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and unauthorized dispensary products with penalties that are more appropriate to the elevated threat their actions represent. By targeting these specific activities, the legislation seeks to reduce the flow of dangerous illicit substances, protect public health and commerce, saving lives along the way. The bill outlines specific measures to increase penalties for offenders, provide funding for extensive public service campaigns, and provide expanded support for free or affordable addiction treatment and prevention programs. We believe that by addressing this crisis as a threat to both consumer and legitimate commerce, this legislative proposal will garner broad support, both politically and from all affected entities as well. Moreover, statistics support the targeting of counterfeit drugs, as we have seen recent increases of seized drugs falling into this category approaching 80% of all drugs seized in California. Take out the counterfeits and change the landscape for the better.

Funding will be allocated to support addiction treatment programs and preventive measures to help those affected by the opioid crisis and reduce needless suffering and death.