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SB36Introduced in the Senate

Making syringe exchange services programs unlawful

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Resources

Introduced by Eric Tarr, District 4

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 Health and Human Resources

January 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Health and Human Resources

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