2016 Legislative Advocacy Agenda

Law Enforcement Officer/Public Safety/Public Health

• Allow for Syringe Exchanges to legally operate in NC
  • Support SB 794
  • http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=S794
• Fully decriminalize syringes
• Support funding for law enforcement assisted diversion (LEAD)

Naloxone Access

• Increase state funding for community and law enforcement naloxone programs
• Support expansion of standing orders
  • Support SB734
  • http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2015&BillID=s734