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SB0091Introduced in the Senate

Syringe exchange program.

Passed

Introduced by Michael Crider, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Syringe exchange program. Prohibits a qualified entity that operates a syringe exchange program (program) from establishing or operating a fixed site for the distribution or exchange of a syringe or needle within 1,000 feet of specified facilities. Creates an exception. Allows the Indiana department of health to deny, suspend, or revoke a qualified entity's annual registration for a violation. Amends the duties of a qualified entity that operates a program. Establishes requirements for program participation. Prohibits a qualified entity that operates a program from providing chemical reagents or precursors. Requires the state health commissioner to investigate any complaint regarding a qualified entity's noncompliance with the qualified entity's duties concerning the operation of a program. Permits the state health commissioner to suspend or terminate the approval of a qualified entity for noncompliance. Extends the expiration of the program to July 1, 2031.

Where it stands

Public Law 144

March 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments · February 25, 2026

38

Yes

10

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Dan Dernulc1Yes
Lonnie Randolph2Yes
Mark Spencer3Yes
Rodney Pol4Absent
Ed Charbonneau5Yes
Rick Niemeyer6Yes
Brian Buchanan7Yes
Mike Bohacek8Yes
Ryan Mishler9Yes
David Niezgodski10Yes

Bill history

  1. Authored by Senator Crider

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

  3. Committee report: do pass, adopted

  4. Senator Charbonneau added as second author

  5. Senator Clark added as third author

  6. Senator Yoder added as coauthor

  7. Senator Walker K added as coauthor

  8. Senators Bohacek, Jackson L added as coauthors

  9. Senator Randolph added as coauthor

  10. Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote

  11. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  12. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 93: yeas 33, nays 13

  13. House sponsor: Representative Clere

  14. Cosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Goss-Reaves

  15. Senator Pol added as coauthor

  16. Referred to the House

  17. Representative Goss-Reaves removed as cosponsor

  18. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

  19. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  20. Amendment #14 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote

  21. Amendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote

  22. Amendment #12 (Ireland) prevailed; voice vote

  23. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  24. Representatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors

  25. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 271: yeas 70, nays 22

  26. Returned to the Senate with amendments

  27. Motion to concur filed

  28. Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 273: yeas 38, nays 10

  29. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

  30. Signed by the Speaker

  31. Signed by the President of the Senate

  32. Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature

  33. Public Law 144

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