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TX SB362
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Exempts from drug paraphernalia laws any person who uses, possesses, delivers, or manufactures testing equipment designed to identify substances in Penalty Group 1-B (which includes fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives)
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Legalizes fentanyl test strips and similar detection equipment as a harm reduction measure by amending Section 481.125 of the Health and Safety Code
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain subject to former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
2/3/2025