SB1573Introduced in the Senate
Relating to syringe service programs.
Introduced by Christine Drazan, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act says a syringe service program may not operate by a school or child care facility. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Prohibits a syringe service program from operating a mobile or temporary location within 2,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Defines "syringe service program." Provides that any person may bring a cause of action for damages against a syringe service program operating in violation of the prohibition.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Withdraw from Committee · March 6, 2026
11
Yes
17
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | No |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | No |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Absent |
| James Manning | 7 | Absent |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | No |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing held.
Motion to withdraw from committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health failed. Ayes, 11; Nays, 17--Broadman, Campos, Frederick, Gelser Blouin, Golden, Gorsek, Jama, Lieber, Meek, Neron Misslin, Patterson, Pham, Prozanski, Reynolds, Sollman, Taylor, President Wagner; Excused, 2--Hayden, Manning Jr.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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