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Indiana Lawmakers Weigh Lifesaving Syringe Exchange Program Extension

1/24/2026

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Indiana lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 91 to extend syringe exchange programs that have significantly reduced hepatitis C and HIV infections.
These programs, established after a 2018 public health emergency, have served nearly 6,000 users with clean supplies and naloxone.
The programs have reversed about 1,700 overdoses.
Some Republicans question the bill’s effectiveness.
Advocates say the exchanges are vital for public health and recovery.

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Indiana lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 91 to extend syringe exchange programs that have significantly reduced hepatitis C and HIV infections.
These programs, established after a 2018 public health emergency, have served nearly 6,000 users with clean supplies and naloxone.
The programs have reversed about 1,700 overdoses.
Some Republicans question the bill’s effectiveness.
Advocates say the exchanges are vital for public health and recovery.