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HB3956 • 2025

Requires a syringe service program to register with the local public health authority responsible for the jurisdiction in which the syringe service program operates.

Requires a syringe service program to register with the local public health authority responsible for the jurisdiction in which the syringe service program operates.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Drazan
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-14 House

    Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response.

  3. 2025-04-08 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that a syringe service program has to register with the local public health authority. The Act also says that an LPHA may not let a methadone clinic be close to a school. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.6).
Requires a syringe service program to register with the local public health authority responsible for the jurisdiction in which the syringe service program operates. Defines "syringe service program." Removes the ability of a county or local public health authority to waive siting restrictions for methadone clinics.
Relating to: Relating to public health.
Current location: In House Committee