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MA H1736

Decriminalizing fentanyl test strips


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to fentanyl test strips. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts law to decriminalize the possession and use of fentanyl test strips. Fentanyl test strips are a type of drug testing product used to determine whether a controlled substance contains chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds that can cause physical harm or death. The bill explicitly includes fentanyl test strips within the definition of "testing products" that are now legal to possess and use under the law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2458 (on 10/10/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1736
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1736.pdf
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