SB 399 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Controlled substances: drug paraphernalia; definition of drug paraphernalia; modify. Amends sec. 7451 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7451).

SB 399 amends Michigan's definition of "drug paraphernalia" in the Public Health Code to explicitly exclude certain testing products, like fentanyl test strips, from being classified as paraphernalia. The bill states that tools used to detect harmful chemicals in controlled substances - such as strips for testing fentanyl - do not count as drug paraphernalia under state law. This change directly affects individuals using these testing products for safety, including people who use or distribute them to prevent overdoses. The amendment aims to remove legal barriers for harm-reduction tools without altering other provisions about paraphernalia.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2025
Senate Passage
Jul 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Last action Jul 1, 2025
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Senate Introduced Bill As Passed by the Senate · 15 edits · Jul 1, 2025
MAJOR
This bill expands the definition of drug paraphernalia under Michigan's public health code by adding new categories of items and clarifying existing definitions. The changes make it easier to identify and regulate items used in the manufacturing, testing, and consumption of controlled substances.
Scope change
The bill broadens the scope of what constitutes drug paraphernalia by adding new categories (cocaine kits, bullets, snorters, automotive safes, spoons) and expanding the definition to include equipment used for manufacturing, converting, producing, processing, and preparing controlled substances.
DEFINITION

Added new categories of drug paraphernalia including cocaine kits, bullets, snorters, automotive safes, and spoons designed for controlled substance use.

Expanded the definition to include equipment used for manufacturing, converting, producing, processing, or preparing controlled substances.

Reorganized and clarified the list of paraphernalia items by removing redundant language and adding new subcategories (i through m) for better organization.

Added specific definition for isomerization devices used to increase the potency of controlled substance plants.

Added specific definition for testing equipment used to identify or analyze controlled substances.

Added specific definition for weight scales or balances used for controlled substances.

Added specific definition for diluents and adulterants used with controlled substances.

Added specific definition for separation gins or sifters used for marijuana.

Added specific definition for kits used in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, or harvesting controlled substance plants.

Added specific definition for kits used in manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, or preparing controlled substances.

Added specific definition for cocaine kits consisting of razor blades and mirrors.

Added specific definition for bullets designed to deliver measured amounts of controlled substances.

Added specific definition for snorters designed to carry controlled substances to the nose.

Added specific definition for automotive safes designed to conceal controlled substances in vehicles.

Added specific definition for spoons designed for controlled substance use.

Floor votes · Senate Jul 1, 2025

How they voted

343
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 38
Jul 1, 2025
D Democratic19
18 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican19
16 Yea 3 Nay
84% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jul 1, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Insurance
lower
Jul 1, 2025
Introduced
received on 07/01/2025
lower
Jul 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 194 YEAS 33 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Jul 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Jun 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Jun 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 6/25/2025
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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