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IN SB0126

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brett Clark

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals IC 16-42-19-18, which criminalized possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle with intent to violate drug laws or commit controlled substance offenses under the health code
  • Removes the Level 6 felony penalty currently attached to syringe possession in the health code
  • Possession of a syringe remains prosecutable as possession of paraphernalia under Indiana's criminal code (IC 35-48-4)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026
  • Sponsored by Senator Clark; referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law on December 11, 2025

Legislative Description

Possession of a syringe.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

12/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law12/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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