Indiana SB 91 — Syringe exchange program.

Indiana, 2026. SB 91: Syringe exchange program.

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Latest action

March 10, 2026 — Public Law 144

Summary

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.

Sponsors

• Michael Crider — primary sponsor
• Ed Charbonneau — primary sponsor
• Brett Clark — primary sponsor
• Shelli Yoder
• Kyle Walker
• Mike Bohacek
• La Keisha Jackson
• Lonnie Randolph
• Rodney Pol
• Edward Clere — primary sponsor
• Ethan Lawson
• Alex Zimmerman
• Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Bill text

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. March 10, 2026Public Law 144
2. February 27, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
3. March 10, 2026Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature
4. February 27, 2026Signed by the Speaker
5. February 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
6. February 25, 2026Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 273: yeas 38, nays 10
7. February 19, 2026Returned to the Senate with amendments
8. February 19, 2026Motion to concur filed
9. February 18, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 271: yeas 70, nays 22
10. February 17, 2026Amendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote
11. February 17, 2026Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
12. February 17, 2026Representatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors
13. February 17, 2026Amendment #14 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote
14. February 17, 2026Amendment #12 (Ireland) prevailed; voice vote
15. January 8, 2026Committee report: do pass, adopted
16. January 8, 2026Senator Clark added as third author
17. January 8, 2026Senator Yoder added as coauthor
18. December 9, 2025Authored by Senator Crider
19. December 9, 2025First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
20. February 10, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
21. January 29, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
22. January 28, 2026Referred to the House
23. January 28, 2026Representative Goss-Reaves removed as cosponsor
24. January 27, 2026Cosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Goss-Reaves
25. January 27, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 93: yeas 33, nays 13
26. January 27, 2026House sponsor: Representative Clere
27. January 27, 2026Senator Pol added as coauthor
28. January 26, 2026Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
29. January 26, 2026Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote
30. January 20, 2026Senator Randolph added as coauthor
31. January 13, 2026Senators Bohacek, Jackson L added as coauthors
32. January 12, 2026Senator Walker K added as coauthor
33. January 8, 2026Senator Charbonneau added as second author

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