2026 House Bill 6461

Health: controlled substances; needle and hypodermic syringe access program; provide for and exempt individuals associated with a program from controlled substances penalties in certain circumstances.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7401, 7403, and 7457 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7403, and 333.7457), section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as amended by 2016 PA 307, and section 7457 as amended by 2006 PA 458, and by adding section 5137.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 10, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations