# Indiana SB 91: Syringe exchange program.

Indiana SB 91, Syringe exchange program., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Michael Crider (Republican); status became law, last action 2026-03-10 (Public Law 144) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana SB 91
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Syringe exchange program.
- Status: became law
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-12-09
- Last action: 2026-03-10, Public Law 144
- Sponsor: Michael Crider (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Subjects: health and provider services, the house, public health
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (141 yes, 45 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## 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.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Syringe exchange authority lasts five years longer: benefit, low. Indiana extends the legal authority for syringe exchange programs by five years. The program law now expires July 1, 2031, instead of July 1, 2026. This lets qualified programs keep operating longer.
- Tighter participation rules for syringe exchange: cost, medium. To use an Indiana syringe exchange program, you must show valid identification and live in an eligible county. For most programs, your county must be in the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s balance-of-state continuum of care region where the program is located. For Marion Count…
- Syringe exchange sites face tighter oversight: cost, low. Effective upon passage, fixed syringe distribution or exchange sites cannot open or operate within 1,000 feet of certain facilities without their operators’ written approval. These include public and nonpublic schools, licensed child care centers, and buildings or structures mainly used for religio…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Michael Crider (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Alex Zimmerman (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Brett Clark (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Ed Charbonneau (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Edward Clere (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ethan Lawson (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kyle Walker (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: La Keisha Jackson (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lonnie Randolph (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mike Bohacek (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rodney Pol (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Shelli Yoder (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Victoria Garcia Wilburn (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-25 | Senate | Senate concurred with House amendments | pass | 38 | 10 |   |
| 2026-02-18 | House | Third reading: passed | pass | 70 | 22 |   |
| 2026-01-27 | Senate | Third reading: passed | pass | 33 | 13 |   |

## Bill text

- Engrossed Senate Bill (H): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.03.ENGS?format=pdf)
- Engrossed Senate Bill (S): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.05.ENGH?format=pdf)
- Enrolled Senate Bill (S): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.06.ENRH?format=pdf)
- Introduced Senate Bill (S): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.01.INTR?format=pdf)
- Senate Bill (H): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.04.COMH?format=pdf)
- Senate Bill (S): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.02.COMS?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 80: Code publication. (signed)
- HB 1424: Farm and homestead food sales. (signed)
- HB 1406: Tax and fiscal matters. (signed)
- HB 1266: Department of education and education matters. (signed)
- HB 1277: Health and human services matters. (signed)
- HB 1210: Department of local government finance. (signed)

## Sources
- [Engrossed Senate Bill (H) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.03.ENGS?format=pdf)
- [Engrossed Senate Bill (S) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.05.ENGH?format=pdf)
- [Enrolled Senate Bill (S) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.06.ENRH?format=pdf)
- [Introduced Senate Bill (S) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.01.INTR?format=pdf)
- [Senate Bill (H) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.04.COMH?format=pdf)
- [Senate Bill (S) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0091/versions/SB0091.02.COMS?format=pdf)

## Related
- [SB 80: Code publication.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB80-2026)
- [HB 1424: Farm and homestead food sales.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1424-2026)
- [HB 1406: Tax and fiscal matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1406-2026)
- [HB 1266: Department of education and education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1266-2026)
- [HB 1277: Health and human services matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1277-2026)
- [HB 1210: Department of local government finance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1210-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB91-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).