State Legislators Look To Legalize Needle Exchanges In Oklahoma

By Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comA bipartisan group of state legislators have proposed legalizing needle exchanges in Oklahoma. Legislators in Oklahoma’s House and Senate see the programs as key to reducing the spread of Hepatitis C and HIV. Oklahoma is the worst state for the number of people living with hepatitis C infections, according to national health data released last year. A handful of bills filed for the 2020 legislative session legalize needle exchanges, also known as harm reduction services or syringe access programs, and outline the rules for operating such a program. The programs allow drug users to exchange used hypodermic needles for clean needles without fear of retribution.Read more on NewsOK.com

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