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This bill authorizes municipalities and counties to establish syringe services programs (SSPs) through local ordinances or resolutions, with specific requirements and restrictions. The programs must provide essential services including needs assessments, access to sterile syringes and equipment, safe disposal of used items, referrals to substance use disorder treatment, overdose risk reduction information, naloxone access, and referrals to social and health services. SSPs must be located at least 500 feet from schools, child care facilities, youth centers, libraries, community recreation centers, and swimming pools, and can only serve individuals 18 years and older. The bill also modifies existing drug paraphernalia laws to create legal exceptions for SSP staff and participants when they are providing, retrieving, or disposing of syringes and related equipment within the program's site or immediate vicinity. This legislation aims to reduce disease transmission and harm associated with injection drug use by providing structured, supervised access to clean equipment and supportive services, while maintaining restrictions to protect youth and community spaces.

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