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TX HB1584
TX HB1584Relating 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
01/24/2023
01/24/2023
In Committee
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
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 the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other fentanyl derivative. The change in law applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2023. The purpose of this bill is to allow the use of such testing equipment without the threat of criminal prosecution, which could help in identifying and addressing the growing fentanyl crisis.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1584 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01584I.htm |
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