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Sponsor proposes felony for improper syringe disposal after residents report needles at parks and sidewalks
Summary
Sen. Keith Murphy described used syringes found in parks and sidewalks in Manchester and nearby towns and presented a bill to make improper disposal of syringes by individuals a Class B felony rather than a misdemeanor; committee members asked whether diapers or inadvertent conduct would be swept in and about mens rea for intoxicated individuals.
Senator Keith Murphy opened public testimony describing multiple photographs he took of used syringes in public spaces across Manchester and neighboring towns, saying constituents report frequent needle finds at playgrounds, gutters, and sidewalks. He said organizations distribute about 1,450 needles per day in Manchester and…
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