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Senator Myers’ bill narrows drug-paraphernalia definition to allow test strips; senators pressed for clarity
Summary
Senate Bill 78, sponsored by Senator Myers, removes certain drug- and chemical‑testing equipment from the statutory definition of drug paraphernalia so test strips can be carried and distributed; senators raised questions on scope, potential unintended consequences, and implementation.
Senate Bill 78, carried by Senator Brock Myers, received final passage April 22, 2025, after floor amendments and extended questioning over whether the measure would make testing equipment lawful to possess and how broadly the exemption applies.
The bill amends Title 40 to exempt testing equipment "solely used, intended for use, [or] designed to determine whether a substance contains any controlled drug or chemical compound that can cause physical harm" from the definition of prohibited drug paraphernalia. Senator Myers said the measure implements a Department of Health request to expand access to test strips that can detect fentanyl and other…
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