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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says a syringe service program may not operate by a school or child care fa- cility. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Prohibits a syringe service program from operating a mobile or temporary location within 2,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Defines “syringe service program.” Provides that any person may bring a cause of action for damages against a syringe service program operating in vi- olation of the prohibition.
AI Summary
This bill defines a "syringe service program" as an entity that offers services like free sterile needles and syringes, along with safe disposal options for them. It prohibits these programs from operating mobile or temporary locations within 2,000 feet of any public or private elementary, secondary, or career school primarily attended by minors, or any licensed child care facility, which is a place providing care for children and operating with a valid business license. Furthermore, the bill allows any individual to sue a syringe service program that violates this distance requirement, with the possibility of recovering damages, including the cost of cleanup, or a minimum of $5,000, plus attorney fees if they win their case.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Dick Anderson (R)*,
Christine Drazan (R)*,
Darcey Edwards (R)*,
Matt Bunch (R),
Paul Evans (D),
Jeff Helfrich (R),
Shannon Isadore (D),
Bobby Levy (R),
Rick Lewis (R),
Mark Meek (D),
Werner Reschke (R),
Sue Rieke Smith (D),
David Smith (R),
Greg Smith (R),
Kim Thatcher (R),
Boomer Wright (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Work Session (08:00:00 2/12/2026 HR E) (on 02/12/2026)
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