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Indiana Senate Bill 91 Sparks Controversy Over Needle Exchange ID Checks

2/28/2026

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Indiana Senate Bill 91 would require identification for needle exchange participants and extend the program five years, with a 1-to-1 exchange rate and location limits.
Advocates say ID checks will hinder access for many users, especially those without stable housing.
The bill's fate rests with Governor Mike Braun, the governor of Indiana, as opposition from some lawmakers persists amid the HIV outbreak response.

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Indiana Senate Bill 91 would require identification for needle exchange participants and extend the program five years, with a 1-to-1 exchange rate and location limits.
Advocates say ID checks will hinder access for many users, especially those without stable housing.
The bill's fate rests with Governor Mike Braun, the governor of Indiana, as opposition from some lawmakers persists amid the HIV outbreak response.