Bill > S926

This bill aims to decriminalize the possession and use of fentanyl test strips in the state of Massachusetts. It does so by excluding fentanyl test strips from the legal definition of "drug paraphernalia," which would prevent the strips from being subject to criminal penalties. Additionally, the bill provides civil and criminal immunity for individuals who, in good faith, provide, administer, or use the fentanyl test strips, as long as they do not engage in gross negligence or willful misconduct. The purpose of these changes is to encourage the use of fentanyl test strips, which can help individuals identify the presence of the highly potent and potentially deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl in drugs, thereby reducing the risk of overdose.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S926