1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter may not establish or operate a fixed site for the distribution or exchange of a syringe or needle within one thousand (1,000) feet of a:

   1. (1) public school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-15 );
   2. (2) nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12 );
   3. (3) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4 ; or

   4. (4) building or structure that is primarily used for religious worship;

      as measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the site to the nearest point on the property line of a facility described in subdivisions

   5. (1) through (4).
2. (b) A qualified entity may establish or operate a fixed site for the distribution or exchange of a syringe or needle within one thousand (1,000) feet of a facility described in subsection (a) if the operator of the facility approves the establishment or operation of the fixed site in writing.

3. (c) This section does not prohibit a qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter from providing any of the following services at a fixed site described in subsection (a):

   1. (1) Distributing an overdose intervention drug.
   2. (2) Providing a referral or education services.
   3. (3) Accepting a used syringe or needle for safe disposal.
4. (d) If a qualified entity that operates a program under this chapter violates this section, the state department may deny, suspend, or revoke the qualified entity's annual registration.

As added by P.L.144-2026, SEC.1.