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Needle Exchange (Syringe Services) Laws by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Legality of syringe service programs, state funding availability, and whether possession of clean syringes is decriminalized.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: January 2026

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LegalState FundedDecriminalized
No state lawNoNo
LegalYesYes
LegalNoYes
LegalNoNo
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalNoYes
LegalNoYes
LegalYesYes
LegalNoYes
LegalYesYes
LegalNoYes
No state lawNoNo
No state lawNoNo
LegalYesYes
LegalNoYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
No state lawNoNo
LegalNoYes
LegalNoNo
No state lawNoNo
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalNoYes
LegalYesYes
No state lawNoLocal only
LegalYesYes
LegalNoYes
No state lawNoNo
LegalYesYes
Pilot onlyNoLimited
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
LegalYesYes
RestrictedLimitedYes
LegalYesYes
No state lawNoNo
LegalYesYes

Federal funding ban on SSPs lifted in 2016 (with restrictions). Local authorization remains required in many states even where state law permits programs. Drug paraphernalia statutes still apply in some jurisdictions.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.