SF 463 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to drug paraphernalia.

SF 463 amends Iowa's drug paraphernalia law to expand exemptions. It explicitly states that hypodermic needles or syringes sold or possessed for any lawful purpose (not just medical use) are no longer considered drug paraphernalia. The bill also adds a new exemption for equipment used to test for fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, or drug adulterants in controlled substances. These changes directly affect individuals using needles lawfully (e.g., for medical treatment or harm reduction programs) and organizations testing for dangerous substances. The bill does not change penalties for other drug paraphernalia uses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
upper
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