关于“吸毒记录封存”等问题，全国人大常委会法工委回应！

Group 1 - The revised Public Security Administration Punishment Law will take effect on January 1, 2026, with significant attention on Article 136 regarding the sealing of administrative violation records [1][11] - The law aims to reduce the lifelong consequences of minor offenses, providing a framework for sealing records, particularly for minors [2][12] - The law was passed on June 27, 2025, and no objections to Article 136 were received during the public consultation period [2][12] Group 2 - The sealing of administrative violation records is a measure for managing information rather than a punitive action, aimed at preventing lifelong penalties for minor offenses [3][13] - Sealed records will not be publicly accessible, with exceptions for specific state agencies and authorized entities [3][13] - The relationship between the Public Security Administration Punishment Law and the Criminal Law is clarified, stating that criminal acts must be prosecuted under criminal law, while non-criminal acts fall under administrative punishment [4][14] Group 3 - Drug use is classified as an administrative violation rather than a criminal act, and the sealing of drug-related records is included in Article 136 [5][15] - The state maintains a strict stance against drug-related crimes, with severe penalties outlined in the Criminal Law [6][15] - The focus of drug management is on rehabilitation rather than punishment, with various measures in place to support drug users in overcoming addiction [7][16] Group 4 - Information regarding drug users is subject to strict confidentiality, ensuring that personal data is protected and not disclosed without proper authorization [8][17] - The sealing measures in Article 136 do not alter the existing practices regarding the management of drug-related information, maintaining the confidentiality of such records [8][17]