An Act relative to fentanyl test strips
This bill protects individuals and organizations that provide or use fentanyl test strips in good faith. It adds legal immunity from criminal, civil, or professional penalties for using these strips to test substances for fentanyl or its analogues. The law explicitly states this protection applies unless the user acted with gross negligence, willful misconduct, or wanton misconduct. The bill directly affects harm reduction programs, healthcare providers, and community groups distributing test strips.
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