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Introduced
11/04/2025
11/04/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to controlled substances; amending s. 893.03, F.S.; excepting from the list of Schedule I controlled substances certain xylazine animal drug products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and used for certain purposes; amending s. 893.13, F.S.; providing criminal penalties and requiring a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment if a person sells, manufactures, or delivers or possesses with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver xylazine; amending s. 893.135, F.S.; creating the offense of trafficking in xylazine; providing criminal penalties and requiring a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment and fines based on the quantity of the controlled substance involved in the offense; providing effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida law to address the controlled substance xylazine, which is an animal tranquilizer that has been increasingly found mixed with illicit drugs, posing a significant public health risk. Specifically, it carves out an exception for FDA-approved xylazine animal drug products from being classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, meaning they can be legally used for their intended veterinary purposes. However, the bill also establishes criminal penalties for the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver xylazine, including mandatory minimum prison sentences. Furthermore, it creates the offense of trafficking in xylazine, with penalties and fines escalating based on the quantity of the substance involved, mirroring the severity of penalties for trafficking other dangerous drugs. These changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026, with the exception of the provisions related to xylazine's classification, which will take effect upon the bill becoming law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (2)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House), Justice Budget Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309 |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/Analyses/h0309d.JDC.PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/Analyses/h0309c.JDC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Justice Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/Analyses/h0309b.JUB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/Analyses/h0309a.CRM.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/Amendment/259947/PDF | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/Analyses/h0309.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/309/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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