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One Reply to “HB 2012 (2026)”
HB 2012 keeps Oklahoma’s harm reduction program alive for another year by pushing its expiration date from 2026 to 2027. It allows a wide range of organizations — from health agencies and nonprofits to churches and tribal governments — to offer services like needle exchanges, HIV and hepatitis testing, fentanyl test strips, and referrals to treatment. State dollars still can’t be used to buy needles, and every organization participating has to register with the State Department of Health and report their numbers quarterly. Essentially, the Legislature is giving the program more time before deciding whether to make it permanent.
An Act relating to public health and safety; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-1101, which relates to harm reduction services; deleting sunset date; and providing an effective date.
One Reply to “HB 2012 (2026)”
HB 2012 keeps Oklahoma’s harm reduction program alive for another year by pushing its expiration date from 2026 to 2027. It allows a wide range of organizations — from health agencies and nonprofits to churches and tribal governments — to offer services like needle exchanges, HIV and hepatitis testing, fentanyl test strips, and referrals to treatment. State dollars still can’t be used to buy needles, and every organization participating has to register with the State Department of Health and report their numbers quarterly. Essentially, the Legislature is giving the program more time before deciding whether to make it permanent.
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