Sanctioned centers that allow people to use illegal drugs freely, indoors, under the care of trained staff, could soon become a reality in San Francisco. On Thursday, a trio of lawmakers on the city’s Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee approved legislation that would clear the way for the opening of supervised injection sites throughout the city.
The legislation would revamp permitting rules in order to allow such centers to open. Supervisors Catherine Stefani, Matt Dorsey, and Joel Engardio voted to move the proposal onto the full board for a vote next Tuesday.
While critics argue the sites condone illegal drug use, proponents say the centers save lives by