Senate Bill 292 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 68-1-136, regarding the regulations of needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs. The bill introduces a new provision that prohibits these programs from conducting exchanges within one thousand feet of a school or public park, replacing the previous language in subsection (g) that is being deleted.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation. This change aims to enhance community safety and health by restricting the locations where needle exchange programs can operate.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-1-136