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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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| Legal | State Funded | Decriminalized |
|---|---|---|
| No state law | No | No |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| Legal | No | No |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| No state law | No | No |
| No state law | No | No |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| No state law | No | No |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| Legal | No | No |
| No state law | No | No |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| No state law | No | Local only |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | No | Yes |
| No state law | No | No |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Pilot only | No | Limited |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| Restricted | Limited | Yes |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
| No state law | No | No |
| Legal | Yes | Yes |
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.