Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition

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HB551 / SB327: End Paraphernalia Penalties, Decriminalize Safety
A common sense bill for community health & safety

Maryland’s paraphernalia law incentivizes unsafe behaviors that harm people who use drugs,
first responders, business owners, families, and neighborhoods. Ending all paraphernalia penalties is a proven, cost-free way to improve health and public safety statewide.

Interested in being involved? Check out our comprehensive toolkit, which includes how to submit written testimony, written testimony templates as well as general talking points.

toolkit: bmorehrc.org/epptoolkit

Hearing dates:
>>SB327 Thursday 2/5, 1PM (written testimony to be submitted on Tuesday 2/3 between 8-6PM)
>>HB551 Tuesday 2/10- 1PM (written testimony to be submitted on Friday 2/6 between 8-6PM)