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Senate passes S.B. 122 to create affirmative defense for syringe exchange participants
Utah Senate · February 6, 2023
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Summary
Lawmakers approved S.B. 122, which establishes an affirmative defense against paraphernalia charges for people who lawfully participate in syringe exchange programs and includes an amendment clarifying how program participation is verified.
The Senate on the floor approved first substitute S.B. 122, a bill the sponsor said creates an affirmative defense for individuals who possess syringes because they participate in syringe exchange programs.
Sponsor Senator Plumb described the measure as a compromise developed with…
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