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AR SB40To Exclude Fentanyl Test Strips From The Definition Of "drug Paraphernalia" Under The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF FENTANYL TEST STRIPS; TO EXCLUDE FENTANYL TEST STRIPS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "DRUG PARAPHERNALIA" UNDER THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "drug paraphernalia" under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to exclude disposable, single-use test strips that can detect the presence of fentanyl or fentanyl analogs in a substance. The purpose of this change is to remove legal barriers to the possession and use of these test strips, which can help individuals identify the presence of the potent and potentially deadly opioid fentanyl in drugs, allowing them to take precautions and potentially avoid overdose.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment (on 05/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb40&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R |
| BillText | https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2023R%2FPublic%2FSB40.pdf |
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