'Step in the right direction'? Proposed bill will increase oversight of syringe service providers

'Step in the right direction'? Proposed bill will increase oversight of syringe service providers

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Community members in Portland are supporting a proposed House bill to add more oversight to harm reduction service providers after growing frustrated with the amount of drug paraphernalia around their neighborhood. House Republican Leader Christine Drazan is sponsoring HB 3956. If passed, syringe service providers would have to register with local health authorities. Drazan said this also applies to groups offering foil a…

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HB 3956, which has bipartisan support, aims to bring more structure to the process.