Health Committee Passes Bill for Needle Sales
From Times Wire Reports
A bill that would allow over-the-counter sales of up to 30 needles or syringes in licensed pharmacies to adults 18 and older has passed the Assembly Health Committee, 13-2.
The bill, authored by state Sen. John Vasconcellos (D-Santa Clara), also has passed in the Senate and heads to the Assembly Public Safety Committee next week.
Supporters said the measure would reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis B and C among drug users. Opponents argue that it condones drug use.
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