SB 1870 - Local drug preemption

SB 1870 ensures local governments cannot override or ignore state drug laws, particularly those involving marijuana or hemp products. It responds to cities attempting to decriminalize certain drug offenses through ordinances or ballot initiatives. By empowering the state attorney general to take legal action and by imposing significant civil fines, the bill ensures uniform law enforcement across Texas. This prevents local governments from promoting legal confusion or selectively enforcing laws based on political agendas. It protects taxpayers from cities engaging in costly legal battles or passing unenforceable policies. It also limits government overreach at the local level by reinforcing existing state standards.