STOP Fentanyl and Xylazine Act
This bill clarifies that equipment designed to detect fentanyl or xylazine in substances is exempt from certain restrictions under the Controlled Substances Act. It amends Section 422 to explicitly state that possessing, selling, or transporting such testing equipment does not violate federal law. The change directly affects harm reduction organizations, first responders, and public health groups using these tools to identify dangerous substances and prevent overdoses.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Feb 25, 2025
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