Oregon SB1573 prohibits syringe service programs from operating within 2,000 feet of schools or child care facilities.

Oregon SB1573 establishes that syringe service programs, which provide free sterile needles and safe disposal, cannot operate mobile or temporary locations within 2,000 feet of public or private schools attended primarily by minors or licensed child care facilities. It allows any person to bring an action in circuit court for damages if the prohibition is violated, with a rebuttable presumption of liability for discarded needles or drug paraphernalia. Successful plaintiffs can recover the greater of $5,000 or actual cleanup damages, plus reasonable attorney fees.

Oregon SB1573 prohibits syringe service programs from operating within 2,000 feet of schools or child care facilities.

Oregon SB1573 establishes that syringe service programs, which provide free sterile needles and safe disposal, cannot operate mobile or temporary locations within 2,000 feet of public or private schools attended primarily by minors or licensed child care facilities. It allows any person to bring an action in circuit court for damages if the prohibition is violated, with a rebuttable presumption of liability for discarded needles or drug paraphernalia. Successful plaintiffs can recover the greater of $5,000 or actual cleanup damages, plus reasonable attorney fees.