Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Tuesday signed a law “defelonizing” single-use drug possession for Schedule I and II substances.

HB19-1263, “defelonizes” drug possession for substances such as heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and most other illicit drugs.

Under the newly passed law, those caught with small amounts of these drugs would face a misdemeanor instead of a felony charge. Dealers would still be punished with a felony, however.

Supporters of the bill have said HB19-1263 is an effective way to stop “arresting away” the growing drug problem and to save taxpayer money.

A report from the Joint Budget Committee found savings anywhere from $8.6 million to $13.7 million over the next five years before the bill became law.

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