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HB 2389: syringe access programs; authorization

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Rivero, LD 21

BILL STATUS: House Engrossed

              

Legend:
Program – Needle and Hypodermic Syringe Exchange Program
Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes)	     ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes)      ☐ Emergency (40 votes)	☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to the authorization of Programs.

Provisions

1.       Permits a local governing body or a specified organization to establish and operate a Program. (Sec. 1)

2.       Requires a Program's objectives to:

a.       Reduce:

i.         The spread of disease;

ii.       Needle-related injuries to first responders;

iii.     The number of used needles and syringes that are disposed of in public places; and

b.       Encourage intravenous drug users to enroll in evidence-based drug treatment. (Sec. 1)

3.       Requires a Program to offer:

a.       Needle and syringe disposal;

b.       Needle and syringe related supplies at no charge;

c.        Access to opioid antagonists and programs that offer opioid antagonists;

d.       Personal mental health or addiction treatment consultations; and

e.       Educational materials about:

i.         Overdose prevention;

ii.       Disease prevention;

iii.     Drug abuse prevention;

iv.     Mental health treatment and referrals; and

v.       Substance abuse treatment and referrals. (Sec. 1)

4.       Requires a Program to develop standards for the exchanges of needles and hypodermic syringes that are based on scientific evidence and best practices. (Sec. 1)

5.       Requires the number of needles and hypodermic syringes provided by a Program to be the same as the number of needles and hypodermic syringes turned into the Program. (Sec. 1)

6.       Provides criminal immunity for a Program participant, employee or volunteer who possesses a:

a.       Needle, syringe or injection supply item related to a Program; or

b.       Residual amount of drugs contained in a needle, syringe or injection supply item related to a Program. (Sec. 1)

7.       Specifies that criminal immunity only applies if a person provides written verification that a needle, syringe or injection supply item was obtained from a Program. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2389

Second Regular Session                               Version 3: House Engrossed

 

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