HB4497

Controlled substances: drug paraphernalia; definition of drug paraphernalia; modify. Amends sec. 7451 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7451).

Introduced·5/15/25
Introduced Text

Modifies the definition of drug paraphernalia to exclude testing products for controlled substances.

This bill amends the definition of "drug paraphernalia" to exclude testing products used to determine if a controlled substance contains harmful chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds. This exclusion includes products like fentanyl testing strips. The bill affects the legal definition of drug paraphernalia under Michigan law, impacting how certain items are classified and potentially prosecuted.

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History

May 20, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/15/2025

May 15, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Carrie Rheingans

May 15, 2025

House

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