NE: Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users

Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen vetoed LB 307 which proposes the creation of Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) in local jurisdictions. Such programs would allow for the distribution of hypodermic needles to drug users. The bill also creates an exception from prosecution for those service providers authorized to distribute the needles.  It was introduced by Senator Megan Hunt of Omaha and was passed by the Legislature on a vote of 30-7-12.

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