One Hundred Ninth Legislature - First Session - 2025
Introducer€s Statement of Intent
LB165
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Chairperson: Senator Carolyn Bosn
Committee: Judiciary
Date of Hearing: January 29, 2025
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The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be
accomplished thereby:
LB 165 would allow the governing body of a municipality or county to authorize the
operation of a Syringe Services Program.
Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) are an effective tool to improve public health.€ SSPs
reduce the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C, provide for the safe use
and disposal of hypodermic needles, sterile syringes and other injection supplies, reduce
overdose incidence, and encourage users to enter treatment by providing education and
service referrals.€€
In those cities or counties that choose to authorize a Syringe Service Program, the program
could not be located near a school, community recreation center, library, or swimming
pool. SSPs could provide services only to persons aged 18 and up.€€
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Principal Introducer:________________________________
Senator Megan Hunt
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