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IN HB1256
Bill
Status
1/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Vanessa Summers
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AI Summary
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Allows syringe exchange programs to operate in counties or municipalities where a public health emergency has been declared or the program has been extended under new procedures.
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Permits the state health commissioner to extend a syringe exchange program for one year if the county or municipal government requests an extension and submits evidence that the program has effectively controlled hepatitis C or HIV epidemics.
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Requires that the program remain necessary to continue controlling hepatitis C or HIV as a condition for extension approval.
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Allows the state health commissioner to grant additional extensions beyond the initial one-year period if the program continues to meet extension requirements.
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Takes effect upon passage and includes an emergency declaration for the act.
Legislative Description
Syringe exchange program. Allows the state health commissioner to extend a syringe exchange program in a county or municipality where the commissioner has declared a public health emergency if certain conditions are met.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/11/2016