in committeehouseSession: 2025R160% healthcare relevance

HB 3956

Requires a syringe service program to register with the local public health authority responsible for the jurisdiction in which the syringe service program operates.

Official Summary

Digest: The Act says that a syringe service program has to register with the local public health authority. The Act also says that an LPHA may not let a methadone clinic be close to a school. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.6). Requires a syringe service program to register with the local public health authority responsible for the jurisdiction in which the syringe service program operates. Defines "syringe service program." Removes the ability of a county or local public health authority to waive siting restrictions for methadone clinics.

Committee

JACSR

Sponsors

Rep Drazan

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

House: In committee upon adjournment.

bill actionApr 14, 2025

House: Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response.

bill actionApr 8, 2025

House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Story Thread

3 events tracked · Apr 8 Jun 27, 2025

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