Today life-saving legislation that clarifies confusion between the public health code and penal code around syringe possession passed and is heading to the Governor of New York.
Syringe exchange programs reduce transmission of HIV and Hep C, but some people were afraid to participate because cops would often arrest them for possession of used syringes. This new law makes it clear that people can possess syringes without fear of arrest. This will increase utilization of these effective public health and safety programs!
