Establishes a program for safe injection sites to prevent overdoses and provide health services.

The bill enacts the safer consumption services act, creating a program for safe injection sites. These sites will provide a hygienic space for drug consumption, staffed by healthcare professionals. Services include referrals to treatment, education on safer consumption practices, and overdose prevention. The bill also ensures confidentiality for participants and immunity from certain penalties for those involved in the program. The Department of Health will approve entities to operate these sites and set standards for program approval and training.

Establishes a program for safe injection sites to prevent overdoses and provide health services.

The bill enacts the safer consumption services act, creating a program for safe injection sites. These sites will provide a hygienic space for drug consumption, staffed by healthcare professionals. Services include referrals to treatment, education on safer consumption practices, and overdose prevention. The bill also ensures confidentiality for participants and immunity from certain penalties for those involved in the program. The Department of Health will approve entities to operate these sites and set standards for program approval and training.