Iowa HF699 amends drug paraphernalia laws to exempt certain drug-checking equipment and materials.

Iowa HF699 modifies the definition of drug paraphernalia to exclude hypodermic needles and syringes used for lawful purposes, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, and other materials used for drug checking. It also exempts drug-checking equipment used by harm reduction service organizations. The bill allows the use of state funds for drug-checking activities and prohibits using drug-checking results in criminal cases or administrative actions. Engaging in authorized acts under the bill cannot serve as a basis for arrest, search, or seizure, nor be admissible as evidence.

Iowa HF699 amends drug paraphernalia laws to exempt certain drug-checking equipment and materials.

Iowa HF699 modifies the definition of drug paraphernalia to exclude hypodermic needles and syringes used for lawful purposes, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, and other materials used for drug checking. It also exempts drug-checking equipment used by harm reduction service organizations. The bill allows the use of state funds for drug-checking activities and prohibits using drug-checking results in criminal cases or administrative actions. Engaging in authorized acts under the bill cannot serve as a basis for arrest, search, or seizure, nor be admissible as evidence.