Expands the definition of drug paraphernalia to include drug checking tools.

This bill amends the definition of drug paraphernalia to exclude drug checking tools, which are used to detect and quantify substances in illicit drugs. The goal is to reduce accidental and fatal overdoses by providing accurate information about drug content. The bill follows a previous exemption for fentanyl test strips and includes additional tools like chemical reagents and spectrometers. The legislature believes that drug checking services are effective in reducing substance use risks and improving public health.

Expands the definition of drug paraphernalia to include drug checking tools.

This bill amends the definition of drug paraphernalia to exclude drug checking tools, which are used to detect and quantify substances in illicit drugs. The goal is to reduce accidental and fatal overdoses by providing accurate information about drug content. The bill follows a previous exemption for fentanyl test strips and includes additional tools like chemical reagents and spectrometers. The legislature believes that drug checking services are effective in reducing substance use risks and improving public health.