Lawmakers have approved an overhaul of Washington’s approach to drug possession after the Washington Supreme Court struck down its previous law as unconstitutional.

The bill makes simple possession of controlled substances a gross misdemeanor, instead of a felony, and mandates that local governments provide treatment options.

The bill also allows Washington courts to hire court commissioners to help amend the sentences of people who were convicted under the statute struck down by the state Supreme Court.

The amended bill, SB 5476, was approved by both Chambers and will head to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk for a signature.

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