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Drunkenness Law Near Change in Kansas Debate
Kansas nears a shift to treating alcoholism as an illness by moving to abolish criminal penalties for public drunkenness. The bill, backed by Rep. Harris and Dr. Steichen, would create a state alcoholism commission, advisory panel, and treatment programs with optional court-ordered care, funded by federal aid and state costs.
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Kansas
House
Senate
Fred Harris
R-Chanute
Edward F. Steichen
D-Senora
Ward Rogers
Rogers
Washington