(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Legislation letting counties continue syringe service programs — with an ID mandate and other new restrictions — will become law on Monday without Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s signature.
“I’m not going to sign it, but I’m not going to veto it,” he told reporters at an unrelated afternoon news conference.
Under Senate Enrolled Act 91, six Indiana counties will be able to continue programs providing sterile syringes and safe disposal of used needles to people who inject drugs. They can also offer overdose prevention drugs, disease testing, and referrals to health care or social services, as well as distribute food or clothing…