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MI HB5834

MI HB5834
Crimes: drugs; illicit use of xylazine; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends secs. 7103, 7105, 7106, 7401, 7403, 7403a, 7451, 7453 & 7455 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7103 et seq.).


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Introduced
06/25/2024
In Committee
12/20/2024
Crossed Over
12/10/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending sections 7103, 7105, 7106, 7401, 7403, 7403a, 7451, 7453, and 7455 (MCL 333.7103, 333.7105, 333.7106, 333.7401, 333.7403, 333.7403a, 333.7451, 333.7453, and 333.7455), section 7103 as amended by 1988 PA 60, section 7105 as amended by 1993 PA 80, section 7106 as amended by 2021 PA 60, section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7403a as added by 2010 PA 354, section 7451 as added by 1988 PA 139, section 7453 as amended by 2024 PA 18, and section 7455 as amended by 2024 PA 19.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Code to prohibit the illicit use of xylazine and provide penalties for related offenses. Specifically, the bill: - Adds xylazine to the definition of "administer," "deliver," "dispense," and "manufacture" under the code. - Defines "illicit use of xylazine" and "licit use of xylazine" to clarify legal and illegal uses of the substance. - Prohibits the manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver xylazine for illicit use, and prescribes penalties ranging from up to 5 years imprisonment and $15,000 fine. - Prohibits the knowing or intentional possession of xylazine for illicit use, with penalties up to 5 years imprisonment and $15,000 fine. - Adds xylazine to the definitions of "drug paraphernalia" and increases penalties for selling or offering to sell paraphernalia related to xylazine. Overall, the bill aims to address the growing issue of xylazine misuse and its public health impacts by expanding prohibitions and penalties related to the substance under Michigan's controlled substances laws.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Third Reading (on 12/20/2024)

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