HB2602

Exempts entities registered with the department of health and senior services that distribute hypodermic needles or syringes from the crime of unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Exempts entities distributing hypodermic needles or syringes from drug paraphernalia charges if registered with the Department of Health and Senior.

Missouri HB2602 establishes a registration process for entities operating syringe access programs to mitigate health risks from unsterile injection drug use. Entities registered with the Department of Health and Senior Services and their staff, volunteers, or participants are exempt from unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia charges. The bill also repeals and replaces sections 579.040 and 579.076, RSMo, with new sections 191.1011, 579.040, and 579.076.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)