Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 91: Syringe exchange program.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 91 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Syringe exchange program. Primary sponsor: Michael Crider (Republican), Ed Charbonneau (Republican), Brett Clark (Republican), Ed Clere (Independent). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Public Law 144.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Crider | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Ed Charbonneau | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Brett Clark | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Ed Clere | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 72 |
| Mike Bohacek | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| La Keisha Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Ethan Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Rodney Pol | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kyle Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Victoria Garcia Wilburn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Shelli Yoder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Alex Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 144
- Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 273: yeas 38, nays 10
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Motion to concur filed
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 271: yeas 70, nays 22
- Amendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- Representatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors
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