HB4413Introduced in the House of Delegates
Making syringe exchange service programs unlawful
Introduced by Geno Chiarelli, District 78
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
To House Health and Human Resources
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Health and Human Resources
To House Public Health
Markup Discussion
To House Health and Human Resources
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