Advocating for systemic changes
Weโre mobilizing Arizonans to create tangible change for people who use drugs and our communities.
Recent legislative wins
Naloxone legalization, 2016
In May 2016, HB 2355 passed which allows Arizona pharmacists to dispense naloxone to anyone without a prescription. It is listed under Arizona Revised Stautes ยง 32-1979 (2016)
Good Samaritan Law, 2018
In 2018, we helped pass a Good Samaritan Law. If someone is experiencing a drug-related overdose or someone
calls 911 in a drug-related overdose, both parties can no longer
be charged for the possession or use of a controlled substance
or paraphernalia. It is listed under Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3423.
Fentanyl test strip decriminalization, 2021
Currently in Arizona products used to test drugs are illegal under our paraphernalia laws. In 2021, SB 1486 passed which changed the definition of paraphernalia to create an exception for fentanyl test strips. This law is listed under Arizona Revised Statues 13-3415.
Syringe access decriminalization, 2021
In 2021, Arizona decriminalized syinge access programs. SB 1250 allows syringe access programs to operate and protects volunteers and participants from being charged with paraphernalia for possesing injection equipment. It is listed under Arizonaa Revised Statues 36-798.51 and 36-798.52
Whatโs next?
After the recent syringe access decriminalization, weโre taking a break in 2022. Keep in touch with us by volunteering or connecting with our friends working to make the world a better place for people who use drugs and our communitiess:
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