Safer Municipalities Act, 2025
Sponsored by Rob Flack PC
44th Parliament, Session 1
About this Bill
TL;DR
- • Bans drug use near playgrounds, schools, and transit stops
- • Increases penalties for repeat trespass offences
- • Raises concerns from health advocates about criminalising addiction
- • Does not include new treatment or harm-reduction funding
Enacts the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, making it an offence to consume illegal drugs in specified public locations such as near playgrounds, schools, and transit stops. Also amends the Trespass to Property Act to increase sentencing for repeat trespass offenders.
Public health advocates and harm reduction organisations argue the bill criminalises addiction rather than addressing its root causes, and may discourage people who use drugs from accessing nearby services. Proponents say the measures are needed to maintain safety in shared public spaces.
▸ Formal title ▾ Formal title
An Act to enact the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025 and to amend the Trespass to Property Act respecting sentencing.
Legislative Progress
First Reading
First Reading
Apr 30, 2025
Second Reading
Second Reading
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Committee
Jun 2, 2025
Report Stage
Report Stage
Jun 2, 2025
Third Reading
Third Reading
Jun 3, 2025
Royal Assent
Royal Assent
Jun 5, 2025
Party breakdown — Third Reading
Legislative timeline
Allocation of time 2025-06-02 70 – 42 Carried
Pursuant to the Order of the House passed earlier today, 2025-06-02 67 – 25 Carried
⚡ 2 MPPs voted against their party
View full session → Third Reading 2025-06-03 74 – 39 Carried
⚡ 2 MPPs voted against their party
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