+ − Summary
+ − Full Text
+ − Actions (16)
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By House. Votes: 24 YES 17 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 5 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
- Not Worked in Committee
- Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 5 NO 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 2 to SB 52 - Stricken in Senate
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 52 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 2 to SB 52 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 52 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
+ − Amendments (2)
SA 1
This amendment changes the "1 for 1" exchange limitations to a "2 for 1" exchange limitation. This amendment also caps the number of units that a participant may receive to 10 per visit.
SA 2
This amendment limits the number of needle and syringe units that can be distributed to a participant during a particular visit to the program. The overarching purpose of the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program for the Prevention of AIDS and Other Diseases is to support the health and wellbeing of participants and by extension, all members of the public. One of the ways that this goal is effectuated is through providing information and support or service access for participants when they have interactions with the program staff, pursuant to Chapter 79 of Title 29, Sections 7992(5) and 7992(6). One of the effects of Senate Bill 52 as proposed would be to permit the unlimited distribution of needle and syringe units, which would have the effect of reducing opportunities for a participant to have interactions with the program's staff and consequently reduce opportunities to access important services. Placing a limit on the number of syringes and units that may be distributed to a participant in this manner would provide for more opportunities for participants to access services and would be consistent with the purpose of the Program, while at the same time providing increased flexibility for participants beyond the "1 for 1" regime currently in place.
+ − Votes (2)
: Senate Vote
- Yeas: 15
- Nays: 5
: House Vote
- Yeas: 24
