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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.
Introduced
Dec 9, 2025
Last Action
Mar 10, 2026
Session
IN 2026
Sponsors
4 primary · 9 co
Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature
Public Law 144
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the Speaker
Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 273: yeas 38, nays 10
Returned to the Senate with amendments
Motion to concur filed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 271: yeas 70, nays 22
Amendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote
Amendment #12 (Ireland) prevailed; voice vote
Amendment #14 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Representatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
Referred to the House
Representative Goss-Reaves removed as cosponsor
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 93: yeas 33, nays 13
House sponsor: Representative Clere
Cosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Goss-Reaves
Senator Pol added as coauthor
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
Senators Bohacek, Jackson L added as coauthors
Senator Walker K added as coauthor
Senator Charbonneau added as second author
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Senator Clark added as third author
Senator Yoder added as coauthor
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Authored by Senator Crider
SB 91 was introduced on Dec 9, 2025 by Edward Clere in IN session 2026. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Mar 10, 2026: Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature.
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Public Law 144