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SB91 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Senator Michael Crider
Last action
2026-03-10
Official status
Enrolled Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact consequences for breaking rules are not detailed in the provided official source material.

Rules for Syringe Exchange Programs in Indiana

This law changes how syringe exchange programs can operate and sets new rules about where they can be located.

What This Bill Does

  • It stops syringe exchange groups from setting up fixed locations near certain places, like schools or churches, within 1,000 feet.
  • It lets the state health department stop, pause, or take away a group's permission to run an exchange program if they break the rules.
  • It adds new duties for groups running these programs and sets requirements for people who want to use them.
  • It says syringe exchange groups cannot give out chemicals used in making drugs.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Syringe exchange programs and the organizations that run them
  • People who use these programs

Terms To Know

qualified entity
A group or organization approved by the state to run a syringe exchange program.
chemical reagents and precursors
Chemicals that can be used in making illegal drugs.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law does not specify exactly what happens if someone breaks the rules.
  • It is unclear how these changes will affect people who use syringe exchange programs.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

SB0091.03.ENGS.AMH08

Committee Engrossed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Brad Barrett

Filed

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules about a health program in Indiana.

  • Adds details about the requirements for a specific health program.
  • The official text does not provide enough information to explain exactly what changes are being made to the health program or what the new requirements entail.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH001

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Robin Shackleford

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding health by adding new provisions.

  • The amendment adds new sections to the Indiana Code related to health, but does not specify what these changes are in plain English.
  • The official text of the amendment is too technical and incomplete to provide a clear explanation of the specific changes it would make.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH002

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Gregory Porter

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding health, but the provided information does not specify the exact changes it intends to make.

  • The official text of the amendment is incomplete and does not provide specific details about what changes are proposed.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH003

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Maureen Bauer

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients who receive specific medical treatments.

  • Health care providers must report patient information related to specific medical treatments to the state.
  • The exact details of what information needs to be reported and how it will be used are not clear from the provided text.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH004

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding health by adding new provisions.

  • The amendment adds new sections to the Indiana Code related to health, but does not specify what these changes are in plain English.
  • The official text of the amendment is too technical and incomplete to provide a clear explanation of the specific changes it would make.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH005

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Brad Barrett

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients with specific medical conditions.

  • Health care providers must report patient data related to specified medical conditions.
  • The exact details of what needs to be reported and how it will be used are not clear from the provided text.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH006

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Brad Barrett

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients with specific medical conditions.

  • Health care providers must report patient data related to specified medical conditions.
  • The exact details of what information needs to be reported and how it will be used are not clear from the provided text.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH007

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Jennifer Meltzer

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients who receive specific medical treatments.

  • Health care providers must report patient information related to specific medical treatments.
  • The exact details of what information needs to be reported and how it will be used are not specified in the provided amendment text, making further specifics unclear.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH008

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Jennifer Meltzer

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients who receive specific medical treatments.

  • Health care providers must report patient information related to specific medical treatments to the state.
  • The exact details of what information needs to be reported and how it will be used are not clear from the provided text.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH009

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Alex Zimmerman

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients with specific medical conditions.

  • Health care providers must report patient data related to specified medical conditions.
  • The exact details of what information needs to be reported and how it will be used are not clear from the provided text.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH010

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Alex Zimmerman

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients with specific medical conditions.

  • Health care providers must report patient data related to specified medical conditions.
  • The exact details of what information needs to be reported and how it will be used are not clear from the provided text.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH011

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Peggy Mayfield

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for health care providers regarding patient information.

  • Adds a requirement that health care providers must inform patients about their rights concerning medical records and confidentiality.
  • The official text does not provide specific details on how or when the health care providers should inform patients, which limits our ability to explain these aspects fully.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH012

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Andrew Ireland

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for health care providers regarding patient information.

  • Adds a requirement that health care providers must inform patients about their rights concerning medical records and confidentiality.
  • Specifies that health care providers need to provide written notice to patients about how their personal health information will be used and shared.
  • The amendment text does not specify the exact details of what patient rights are being referred to, which may require further clarification from additional sources or context.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH013

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Andrew Ireland

Failed

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for health care providers to report certain information about patients who receive specific medical treatments.

  • Health care providers must report patient information related to certain medical procedures to the state.
  • The exact details of what information needs to be reported and how it will be used are not clear from the provided text.
SB0091.04.COMH.AMH014

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Edward Clere

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for health care providers regarding patient information.

  • Adds a requirement that health care providers must inform patients about their rights concerning medical records and confidentiality.
  • The official text does not provide specific details on how or when the health care providers should inform patients, which limits our ability to explain these aspects fully.
SB0091.02.COMS.AMS001

Filed Senate Bill (S) • Senator Aaron Freeman

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding health by adding new provisions.

  • The amendment adds new sections to the Indiana Code related to health, but does not specify what these changes are in plain English.
  • The official text of the amendment is too technical and incomplete to provide a clear explanation of the specific changes it would make.
SB0091.02.COMS.AMS002

Filed Senate Bill (S) • Senator Michael Crider

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for health care providers regarding patient information.

  • Adds a requirement that health care providers must inform patients about their rights concerning medical records and confidentiality.
  • Requires health care providers to provide written consent forms to patients before sharing any personal health information.
  • The amendment text does not specify the exact details of what patient rights need to be communicated or how the consent forms should look, which leaves some aspects unclear.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature

  2. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Public Law 144

  3. 2026-02-27 Senate

    Signed by the President Pro Tempore

  4. 2026-02-27 House

    Signed by the Speaker

  5. 2026-02-27 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  6. 2026-02-25 Senate

    Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 273: yeas 38, nays 10

  7. 2026-02-19 House

    Returned to the Senate with amendments

  8. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Motion to concur filed

  9. 2026-02-18 House

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 271: yeas 70, nays 22

  10. 2026-02-17 House

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  11. 2026-02-17 House

    Amendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote

  12. 2026-02-17 House

    Amendment #12 (Ireland) prevailed; voice vote

  13. 2026-02-17 House

    Amendment #14 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote

  14. 2026-02-17 House

    Representatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors

  15. 2026-02-10 House

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  16. 2026-01-29 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

  17. 2026-01-28 Senate

    Referred to the House

  18. 2026-01-28 House

    Representative Goss-Reaves removed as cosponsor

  19. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 93: yeas 33, nays 13

  20. 2026-01-27 Senate

    House sponsor: Representative Clere

  21. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Cosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Goss-Reaves

  22. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Senator Pol added as coauthor

  23. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  24. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote

  25. 2026-01-20 Senate

    Senator Randolph added as coauthor

  26. 2026-01-13 Senate

    Senators Bohacek, Jackson L added as coauthors

  27. 2026-01-12 Senate

    Senator Walker K added as coauthor

  28. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Committee report: do pass, adopted

  29. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Senator Charbonneau added as second author

  30. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Senator Clark added as third author

  31. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Senator Yoder added as coauthor

  32. 2025-12-09 Senate

    Authored by Senator Crider

  33. 2025-12-09 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
Syringe exchange program.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

Syringe exchange program.

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.