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PA HB1661

PA HB1661
Further providing for schedules of controlled substances; and providing for secure storage of xylazine.


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Introduced
09/07/2023
In Committee
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
10/04/2023
Passed
05/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), entitled "An act relating to the manufacture, sale and possession of controlled substances, other drugs, devices and cosmetics; conferring powers on the courts and the secretary and Department of Health, and a newly created Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board; establishing schedules of controlled substances; providing penalties; requiring registration of persons engaged in the drug trade and for the revocation or suspension of certain licenses and registrations; and repealing an act," further providing for <-- definitions and for prohibited acts and penalties; and providing for secure storage of xylazine. FURTHER PROVIDING <-- FOR SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR SECURE STORAGE OF XYLAZINE.

AI Summary

This bill further amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to provide additional definitions and prohibited acts related to the substance xylazine. Specifically, it defines "licit use of xylazine" to include prescribing or administering xylazine to non-human species, manufacturing or distributing xylazine for approved animal drugs, and other authorized uses under federal law. The bill also adds xylazine and related substances to Schedule III of controlled substances, but exempts licit uses from certain prohibitions. Additionally, the bill requires veterinarians to comply with secure storage requirements for xylazine under the Pharmacy Act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Act No. 17 of 2024 (on 05/15/2024)

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