Relating to authorizing the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule relating to syringe services program licensure.
HB 4227 authorizes the Office of Inspector General to issue a rule (71 CSR 24) governing the licensure requirements for syringe services programs. The rule was previously developed and modified to address feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This bill does not change the rule's content but formally allows the agency to adopt and implement it for program licensing.
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Jan 14, 2026
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Doug Smith
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