Bill > S00498

This bill enacts the Safer Consumption Services Act, which provides for the establishment of a program to create safe injection sites. The bill allows the Department of Health or local health districts to approve entities, such as community organizations or medical facilities, to operate these safer consumption services programs. The programs must meet certain requirements, such as providing a hygienic space for participants to consume pre-obtained drugs, offering overdose prevention education and resources, and referring participants to other services. The bill also provides immunity from criminal prosecution or civil/administrative penalties for participants, staff, and property owners involved in these approved programs.