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Committee advances "Max’s Law" to require fentanyl and xylazine instruction in schools after family testimony
Summary
The committee released S‑2818 (Max’s Law) after emotional testimony from families and recovery advocates urging mandated instruction about the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine; sponsors said the bill includes committee amendments and will move forward to the full Senate.
Senator Schappizzi introduced S‑2818, known in hearings as "Max’s Law," to require school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine. The sponsor described consultations with educators and families and presented committee amendments that refine the bill’s reporting and review requirements.
Patrice Lenowicz, the mother of Max, testified…
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