Washington State's Drug Possession Law: Special Session Called to Finalize.

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee has called for a special legislative session to address the state's drug possession law, which was recently struck down by the state Supreme Court. The court ruled that the law, which criminalized drug possession even if the person did not know they had the drugs, was unconstitutional. Inslee has asked lawmakers to come up with a new law that addresses the court's concerns and provides a path forward for those struggling with addiction.
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