Relating to controlled substances; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Exempts from drug paraphernalia prohibitions pipes, fentanyl test strips and other harm reduction items. Expands affirmative defense to crime of unlawful possession of a controlled substance to include any person acting in capacity of employee or volunteer of harm reduction intervention program. Repeals prohibition on providing hypodermic devices to minors. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
4 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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