Illinois bill could help people with opioid addiction disorder

Illinois bill could help people with opioid addiction disorder

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- An Illinois bill could change harm reduction strategies across the state to help those addicted to opioids. The proposal would change homeless shelter rules. Any shelter that receives state funds would not be able to kick somebody out on the sole basis of a drug sobriety rule. Most homeless shelters in Peoria have a sobriety or drug abstinence rule. State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, who is championing this bill, said Illinois n…