SB549Introduced in the Senate
Requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities.
Introduced by Keith Murphy, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 106; Effective 08/26/2026
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 02/04/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:15 am; Senate Calendar 4
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1040s, 03/12/2026, Vote 5-0; Senate Calendar 9
Committee Amendment # 2026-1040s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sen. Murphy Floor Amendment # 2026-1162s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1040s and #2026-1162s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs House Journal 8 P. 114
Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar)
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted DV 186-152 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 60
Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 60
Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 72
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 147
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 106; Effective 08/26/2026
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