Needle exchange program extension clears Indiana House

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 540

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Indiana’s syringe exchange programs are poised to continue for another five years as both legislative chambers have now supported extending those efforts aimed at stemming the spread of disease among people using intravenous drugs.

Indiana House members voted 70-22 on Wednesday in favor of a bill allowing counties to keep the programs offering sterile needles while placing new restrictions upon them.

A final agreement on Senate Bill 91 is still needed, but …

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