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PA SB866

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michele Brooks

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds medetomidine (including any compound, mixture, or preparation containing it) to Schedule III of Pennsylvania's controlled substances list

  • Exempts medetomidine from controlled substance classification when used for approved veterinary purposes, including FDA-approved animal drugs, investigational animal drugs, and pharmaceutical compounding by licensed pharmacists or veterinarians

  • Requires veterinarians to securely store medetomidine under the same Pharmacy Act provisions already applicable to xylazine storage

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Further providing for schedules of controlled substances and for secure storage of xylazine; and adding provisions relating to medetomidine.

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Rural Affairs7/24/2025

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