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OR SB1573

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christine Drazan

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Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Prohibits syringe service programs from operating mobile or temporary locations within 2,000 feet of public or private schools attended primarily by minors or licensed child care facilities

  • Defines "syringe service program" as a program providing free sterile needles/syringes and safe disposal services

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that discarded needles, syringes, or drug paraphernalia found within 2,000 feet of protected locations came from a violating syringe service program

  • Allows any person to bring a civil enforcement action in circuit court against programs violating the distance requirement

  • Prevailing plaintiffs may recover the greater of $5,000 or actual cleanup costs, plus reasonable attorney fees

Legislative Description

Relating to syringe service programs.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Early Childhood and Behavioral Health2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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