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MI HB4166

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Breen

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, delivery, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of xylazine (a veterinary sedative) for illicit use, with violations classified as felonies punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $15,000

  • Defines "licit use of xylazine" to include legitimate veterinary purposes, FDA-approved animal medications, pharmaceutical compounding by licensed pharmacists or veterinarians, and other federally authorized uses

  • Expands drug paraphernalia definitions to include equipment specifically designed for manufacturing, testing, weighing, diluting, storing, or introducing xylazine into the human body

  • Adds xylazine to existing drug overdose immunity provisions, protecting individuals who seek medical assistance during a xylazine-related overdose from prosecution for possession

  • Creates a felony offense for fraudulently obtaining xylazine from a health care provider, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $15,000 fine

Legislative Description

Crimes: drugs; illicit use of xylazine; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends secs. 7103, 7105, 7106, 7401, 7403, 7403a, 7451, 7453 & 7455 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7103 et seq.).

Animals: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/05/2025

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2025

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