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TX HB685

TX HB685
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.


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Introduced
11/15/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl from criminal penalties. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023, and do not affect offenses committed prior to that date.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Public Health (on 02/23/2023)

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