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Local health advocates and lawmakers push to extend syringe-exchange authorizations (SB91)
Summary
Sen. Yoder and Rep. Pierce described Senate Bill 91, which would extend the sunset on county-level syringe‑exchange programs for 10 years; local callers warned that banning or curtailing exchange programs would raise infections and undermine harm‑reduction surveillance.
Public commenters and legislators spent notable time on harm‑reduction policy and the future of local syringe‑exchange programs.
George Hegeman urged opposition to restrictions, calling syringe-exchange programs “an important public health issue” and warning that bans would increase hepatitis and HIV risks. In response, Sen. Shelley Yoder said she coauthored Senate Bill 91 to…
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