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House passes bill adding 15 synthetic cannabinoid derivatives to state control (the 'spice' measure)
Summary
HB23 passed 69–3. Sponsor Representative Froehler said the bill names 15 synthetic‑cannabinoid derivatives to be controlled while preserving a medical‑research exception and noted law‑enforcement and advisory‑committee support; members raised concerns about producers’ ability to produce new compounds.
The Utah House on Jan. 26 passed HB23, aimed at reducing availability of synthetic cannabinoids commonly sold as 'spice.' Sponsor Representative Froehler said the Controlled Substance Advisory Committee, law‑enforcement representatives and public‑health researchers helped identify 15 derivatives to be controlled under the bill.
What HB23 does
The bill adds a list of derivatives to the state’s controlled‑substance framework, makes…
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