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TX SB495
TX SB495Relating 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
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
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 exempts individuals from prosecution for using, possessing, delivering, or manufacturing testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other fentanyl derivative. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2023, and does not affect offenses committed before that date. The purpose of the bill is to allow the use of testing equipment to detect the presence of dangerous fentanyl and its derivatives, which is important given the ongoing opioid crisis.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 03/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB495 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00495I.htm |
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