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KY HB910

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Emily Callaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of drug testing products exempt from paraphernalia laws to include test strips and equipment that detect any controlled substance, synthetic drug, or harmful chemical compound—not just opioids as under previous law

  • Removes the term "narcotic" from drug testing product exemptions, broadening legal protections for fentanyl test strips and similar harm reduction tools

  • Maintains the exception that drug testing equipment used in conjunction with importing, manufacturing, or selling fentanyl or fentanyl analogues remains classified as drug paraphernalia

  • Protects individuals from prosecution for controlled substance possession when drug testing products contain only residual or trace amounts of synthetic opioids or analogues

  • Excludes medicinal cannabis accessories (as defined in KRS 218B.010) from the definition of drug paraphernalia

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to drug paraphernalia.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2026
Committee On Committees3/4/2026

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