H-8098

   Amend House File 2377 as follows:
   1.  Page 22, before line 13 by inserting: 
<DIVISION ___
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

   Sec. ___.  Section 124.414, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 2018, is amended to read as follows:
   b.  “Drug paraphernalia” does not include hypodermic needles or syringes if manufactured, delivered, sold, or possessed for a lawful purpose.  “Lawful purpose” includes hypodermic needles or syringes delivered, sold, or possessed through an approved syringe services program established pursuant to rules adopted by the department of public health.
   Sec. ___.  Section 135.19, Code 2018, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  3.  The department shall establish and implement a syringe services program for persons who unlawfully inject controlled substances and who are at an increased risk for exposure to hepatitis B or hepatitis C. The program shall include hepatitis C testing, referrals for treatment of substance use disorders, and training for opioid overdose prevention and reversal.
   Sec. ___.  Section 141A.3, subsection 2, Code 2018, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  g.  Establish and implement a syringe services program for persons who unlawfully inject controlled substances and who are at risk of HIV infection. The program shall include testing for HIV infection, referrals for treatment of substance use disorders, and training in opioid overdose prevention and reversal.>
   2.  Title page, line 1, after <to> by inserting <the regulation of substance use, including>
   3.  By renumbering as necessary.

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M. SMITH of Marshall