
Making syringe exchange service programs unlawful
Filed by Geno Chiarelli(R · District HD-078)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 1 legislator
The purpose of this bill is to make syringe services unlawful and provide for penalties for violation of the article. The proposed bill permits the provision of harm reduction services not associated with a syringe exchange program and permits an administrative timeframe for the transition of care. Requiring the Office for Health Facilities Licensure and Certification to seek penalties and the ability to seek injunctive relief for violations of the article.
Health & Human Resources
Last action: To House Health and Human Resources (February 12, 2026)
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- To Health and Human Resources then JudiciaryJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- To House Health and Human ResourcesJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- To House Public HealthFebruary 4, 2026 · House
- Markup DiscussionFebruary 4, 2026 · House
- To House Health and Human ResourcesFebruary 12, 2026 · House
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