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Committee hears unanimous support for scheduling xylazine as a controlled drug, with veterinarian carve‑out
Summary
SB465 would add xylazine to schedule 3 following rising detection of the veterinary sedative in seized fentanyl samples and reports of severe necrotic wounds and overdoses. Witnesses included public‑health advocates, veterinarians and farmers; testimony emphasized the need to preserve veterinarian access while enabling law enforcement to prosecute illicit distribution.
Representative Peter Bixby introduced SB465 on behalf of Senator Ganon. Supporters said xylazine has become a common adulterant in illicit fentanyl and heroin supplies and can complicate overdose response, reduce naloxone effectiveness and cause deep necrotic wounds. Public‑health advocates pointed to recent DEA…
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