Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 91
Syringe exchange program.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edward Clere (Independent)
- Brett Clark (Republican)
- Ed Charbonneau (Republican)
- Michael Crider (Republican)
Cosponsors (9)
- Victoria Garcia Wilburn (Democratic)
- Alex Zimmerman (Republican)
- Ethan Lawson (Republican)
- Rodney Pol (Democratic)
- Lonnie Randolph (Democratic)
- La Keisha Jackson (Democratic)
- Mike Bohacek (Republican)
- Kyle Walker (Republican)
- Shelli Yoder (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
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.
Text versions
- Introduced Senate Bill (S)
- Senate Bill (S)
- Engrossed Senate Bill (H)
- Senate Bill (H)
- Engrossed Senate Bill (S)
- Enrolled Senate Bill (S)
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 Senate | SB 91 - Crider | pass | Set your home in Indiana to see |
| Feb 18, 2026 House | SB 91 - Clere - 3rd Reading | pass | Set your home in Indiana to see |
| Jan 27, 2026 Senate | SB 91 - Crider - 3rd Reading | pass | Set your home in Indiana to see |
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Public Law 144 - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Bill Became Law on 8th Day Without Signature - Feb 27, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 273: yeas 38, nays 10 - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Returned to the Senate with amendments - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Motion to concur filed - Feb 18, 2026 · House
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 271: yeas 70, nays 22 - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Amendment #11 (Mayfield) prevailed; voice vote - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Representatives Zimmerman, Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsors - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Amendment #14 (Clere) prevailed; voice vote - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Amendment #12 (Ireland) prevailed; voice vote - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted - Jan 29, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Referred to the House - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Representative Goss-Reaves removed as cosponsor - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Cosponsors: Representatives Lawson, Goss-Reaves - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 93: yeas 33, nays 13 - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
House sponsor: Representative Clere - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Senator Pol added as coauthor - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Senator Randolph added as coauthor - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Senators Bohacek, Jackson L added as coauthors - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Senator Walker K added as coauthor - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Senator Charbonneau added as second author - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Committee report: do pass, adopted - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Senator Clark added as third author - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Senator Yoder added as coauthor - Dec 9, 2025 · Senate
Authored by Senator Crider - Dec 9, 2025 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services