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SB 1573

Relating to syringe service programs.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dick Anderson and 15 co-sponsors

Oregon SB 1573 establishes or modifies syringe service program requirements to reduce disease transmission and overdose deaths among people who use drugs.

Public Hearing held.
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Bill Summary · SB 1573

Legislative bill overview

SB 1573 addresses syringe service programs (SSPs) in Oregon, which provide sterile injection equipment and related health services to people who use drugs. The bill was introduced in early 2026 and has been referred to the Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Committee for consideration following a public hearing.

Why is this important

Syringe service programs are evidence-based public health interventions that reduce transmission of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C, decrease overdose deaths, and connect vulnerable populations to treatment and social services. Oregon's approach to these programs affects public health outcomes, healthcare costs, and how the state addresses substance use disorder across communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation scope: Disagreement over whether the state should expand, maintain, or modify funding levels for SSPs, and whether programs should be mandatory in certain regions or locally discretionary
  • Eligibility and participation requirements: Questions about age restrictions, residency requirements, or conditions for program access, which could affect who receives services
  • Liability and operational standards: Debate over whether businesses or municipalities should be protected from liability for hosting SSPs, and what safety/operational standards programs must meet

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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