Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1573: Relating to syringe service programs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1573 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to syringe service programs. Primary sponsor: Christine Drazan (Republican), Darcey Edwards (Republican), Dick Anderson (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): In committee upon adjournment.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a syringe service program from operating a mobile or temporary location within 2,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Defines "syringe service program." Provides that any person may bring a cause of action for damages against a syringe service program operating in violation of the prohibition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Drazan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Darcey Edwards | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Dick Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Matt Bunch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Gregory Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Motion to withdraw from committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health failed.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.