California Proposition 36, Drug and Theft Crime Penalties and Treatment-Mandated Felonies Initiative (2024)

The summary provided for inclusion on signature petition sheets was as follows:[9] “ Allows felony charges for possessing certain drugs, including fentanyl, and for thefts under $950—both currently chargeable only as misdemeanors—with two prior drug or two prior theft convictions, as applicable. Defendants who plead guilty to felony drug possession and complete treatment can have charges dismissed. Increases sentences for other specified drug and theft crimes. Increased prison sentences may reduce savings that currently fund mental health and drug treatment programs, K-12 schools, and crime…