Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 91 — Syringe exchange program.

Last action — Public Law 144

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 09, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Braun (Republican) on March 10, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    4 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Public Law 144

  2. Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature

  3. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

  4. Signed by the Speaker

  5. Signed by the President of the Senate

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

  7. Returned to the Senate with amendments

  8. Motion to concur filed

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

  10. Amendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote

  11. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  12. Representatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors

  13. Amendment #14 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote

  14. Amendment #12 (Ireland) prevailed; voice vote

  15. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  16. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

  17. Referred to the House

  18. Representative Goss-Reaves removed as cosponsor

  19. Cosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Goss-Reaves

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

  21. House sponsor: Representative Clere

  22. Senator Pol added as coauthor

  23. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  24. Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote

  25. Senator Randolph added as coauthor

  26. Senators Bohacek, Jackson L added as coauthors

  27. Senator Walker K added as coauthor

  28. Senator Charbonneau added as second author

  29. Committee report: do pass, adopted

  30. Senator Clark added as third author

  31. Senator Yoder added as coauthor

  32. Authored by Senator Crider

  33. First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (137)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 91 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 91?
SB 91 is sponsored by Garcia Wilburn, Alex Zimmerman (Republican), Ethan Lawson (Republican), Edward Clere (Republican), Rodney Pol (Democrat), Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), La Keisha Jackson (Democrat), Mike Bohacek (Republican), Kyle Walker (Republican), Shelli Yoder (Democrat), Brett Clark (Republican), Ed Charbonneau (Republican), and Michael Crider (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 91?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 09, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 91?
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