HB 573 Summary

• Adds a new definition of "fentanyl test strip" to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 329-1 as a small strip of paper that can detect fentanyl in various drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin) and drug forms (pills, powder, injectable drugs).

• Excludes testing products used to determine whether controlled substances contain chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds that can cause physical harm or death from the definition of "drug paraphernalia," specifically including fentanyl test strips.

• Makes grammatical edits to the "drug paraphernalia" definition, replacing "which" with "that" in multiple locations throughout the statute.

• Takes effect upon approval.