Braun declines to sign needle exchange extension

Legislation letting counties continue needle and syringe service programs — with new restrictions — will become law without Indiana Gov. Mike Braun's signature.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 14 hours, 30 minutes ago

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Legislation letting counties continue syringe service programs — with an ID mandate and other new restrictions — will become law on Monday without Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s signature.

“I’m not going to sign it, but I’m not going to veto it,” he told reporters at an unrelated afternoon news conference.

Under Senate Enrolled Act 91, six Indiana counties will be able to continue programs providing sterile syringes and safe disposal of used needle to …

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