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GA SB6
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kay Kirkpatrick
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AI Summary
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Drug analysis equipment used to test whether a controlled substance or its packaging has been adulterated is exempt from being classified as illegal drug paraphernalia under Georgia's Controlled Substances Act
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Amends Code Section 26-3-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which addresses laws unaffected by the Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act
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Removes previous language that limited the exemption only to testing for synthetic opioids, now covering adulteration testing broadly
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Allows individuals to legally possess and use fentanyl test strips and similar drug checking tools without facing drug paraphernalia charges
Legislative Description
Controlled Substances; determine whether a controlled substance has been adulterated; authorize the use of testing equipment
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01
5/12/2025