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TX HB85
TX HB85Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to exempt individuals from criminal liability for using, possessing, delivering, or manufacturing testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl. The change in law applies only to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2023, and offenses committed prior to that date are governed by the previous law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Donna Howard (D)*,
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)*,
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
James Talarico (D)*,
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB85 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00085I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00085I.pdf |
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