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Yes: 141 • No: 45
IndianaSB 91Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET
Syringe exchange program.
Sponsored By: Michael Crider (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Stronger services and privacy at syringe programs
Programs register each year with the state and local health departments. A licensed doctor, nurse, or physician assistant oversees the program. Staff train on overdose response and connect people to treatment, including programs with FDA‑approved long‑acting medicines. Programs keep overdose medicine on hand, offer disease testing, and refer people to care. They give one sterile syringe only for each used syringe returned and do not collect personal identifying information. They store and dispose of syringes safely.
Syringe program authority extended to 2031
The syringe exchange law stays in effect until July 1, 2031. This replaces the earlier end date of July 1, 2026.
Residency and ID needed for syringe programs
You must live in the program’s state-designated region to use a syringe exchange. If the program is in Marion County, you must live in Marion County or a county next to it. You must show valid ID to take part.
Tighter site limits and tougher oversight for syringe programs
Fixed sites cannot be within 1,000 feet of a school, licensed child care, or a building mainly used for worship unless that facility’s operator gives written approval. In those areas, programs may still give overdose medicine, offer referrals and education, and take back used syringes for safe disposal. Programs cannot provide chemical reagents or precursors. The state health department can deny, suspend, or revoke annual registration for site‑rule violations. The city council, county executive, or local health department that approved a program can end its approval. The state health commissioner investigates complaints and may suspend or end approval for rule violations, and must notify the other authorities with this power.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael Crider
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Alex Zimmerman
Republican • House
Brett Clark
Republican • Senate
Ed Charbonneau
Republican • Senate
Edward Clere
Republican • House
Ethan Lawson
Republican • House
Kyle Walker
Republican • Senate
La Keisha Jackson
Democratic • Senate
Lonnie Randolph
Democratic • Senate
Mike Bohacek
Republican • Senate
Rodney Pol
Democratic • Senate
Shelli Yoder
Democratic • Senate
Victoria Garcia Wilburn
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Roll Call 273 on SB0091.05.ENGH.CON01
Yes: 38 • No: 10 • Other: 1
House vote • 2/18/2026
Roll Call 271 on SB0091.04.COMH
Yes: 70 • No: 22
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Roll Call 93 on SB0091.03.ENGS
Yes: 33 • No: 13
Actions Timeline
Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature
3/10/2026SenatePublic Law 144
3/10/2026SenateSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/27/2026HouseSenate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 273: yeas 38, nays 10
2/25/2026SenateReturned to the Senate with amendments
2/19/2026HouseMotion to concur filed
2/19/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 271: yeas 70, nays 22
2/18/2026HouseRepresentatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors
2/17/2026HouseSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
2/17/2026HouseAmendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote
2/17/2026HouseAmendment #14 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote
2/17/2026HouseAmendment #12 (Ireland) prevailed; voice vote
2/17/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2/10/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/29/2026HouseReferred to the House
1/28/2026SenateRepresentative Goss-Reaves removed as cosponsor
1/28/2026HouseSenator Pol added as coauthor
1/27/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 93: yeas 33, nays 13
1/27/2026SenateHouse sponsor: Representative Clere
1/27/2026SenateCosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Goss-Reaves
1/27/2026SenateSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
1/26/2026SenateAmendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote
1/26/2026SenateSenator Randolph added as coauthor
1/20/2026Senate
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