Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon SB1573: Relating to syringe service programs.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: The Act says a syringe service program may not operate by a school or child care facility. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Prohibits a syringe service program from operating a mobile or temporary location within 2,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Defines "syringe service program." Provides that any person may bring a cause of action for damages against a syringe service program operating in violation of the prohibition.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to syringe service programs.
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to syringe service programs. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Licensed child care facility" means a child care center certified under ORS 329A.280 that is operating under authority of a valid business license. (b) "Syringe service program" means a program that provides services including free sterile needles and syringes and safe disposal for needles and syringes. (2) A syringe service program may not provide services from a mobile or temporary location that is within 2,000 feet of the real property comprising an existing: (a) Public or private elementary, secondary or career school attended primarily by minors; or (b) Licensed child care facility. (3)(a) Any person may bring an action to enforce the requirements of subsection (2) of this section in the circuit court in the county in which a syringe service program operates. (b) In an action under this subsection, there is a rebuttable presumption that discarded needles, syringes or drug paraphernalia, as defined in ORS 475.525, found within 2,000 feet of the real estate described in subsection (2) of this section were discarded from a syringe service program operating in violation of subsection (2) of this section. (c) A plaintiff who prevails in an action under this subsection may …
Sponsors
- Christine Drazan (R, 51) · primary sponsor
- Darcey Edwards (R, 31) · primary sponsor
- Richard Anderson (R, 5) · primary sponsor
- Mark Meek (D, 20)
- David Smith (R, 1)
- Lona Thatcher (R, 11)
- Bunch, Matt (R, 51)
- Paul Evans (D, 20)
- Jeff Helfrich (R, 52)
- Shannon Isadore (D, 33)
- Barbara Levy (R, 58)
- Rick Lewis (R, 18)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Motion to withdraw from committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health failed.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
- : Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Votes
- Motion to withdraw from committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health failed. (March 6, 2026): 11 yea, 17 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is SB1573?
- SB1573 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to syringe service programs.
- What does SB1573 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to syringe service programs.
- What is the status of SB1573?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1573?
- Christine Drazan (R, 51), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1573?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/1573
Source: official Oregon record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.