Yes. In December 2025, the Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to invite, promote, sponsor or conduct medical treatment or harm reduction services in parks without prior authorization from the city. The measure specifically prohibits needle exchanges and the distribution of harm reduction kits, which include items like sterile syringes, alcohol wipes and drug-testing supplies.
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