FL H0309

Adds xylazine to Schedule I controlled substances (effective July 1, 2026), with an exception for FDA-approved veterinary products used according to approved applications; manufacture, distribution, prescribing, or sale for human use is not exempt

Creates criminal penalties for selling, manufacturing, or delivering xylazine with mandatory minimum 3-year imprisonment when the substance resembles branded food products, candy, or contains cartoon characters

Establishes "trafficking in xylazine" offense with tiered penalties: 28-100 grams requires 3-year minimum imprisonment and $50,000 fine; 100-200 grams requires 7-year minimum and $100,000 fine; 200+ grams requires 25-year minimum and $500,000 fine

Adds xylazine to the list of dangerous substances (alongside fentanyl, carfentanil, alfentanil, sufentanil) triggering enhanced penalties under existing trafficking statutes

Effective October 1, 2026, except the Schedule I classification of xylazine which takes effect July 1, 2026