Increased Access to Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips to Prevent Overdoses.
This law aims to enhance public safety by facilitating access to rapid test strips that detect fentanyl and xylazine in drugs. It explicitly allows state and tribal grant funds to be used for purchasing these strips and mandates training for first responders on their distribution. Furthermore, the act requires research into the effectiveness of these tools in combating the opioid crisis.
Key points
Funds designated for combating the opioid crisis can now officially be used to purchase rapid test strips for detecting fentanyl and xylazine.
First responders and relevant community workers will be trained to carry and facilitate citizen access to test strips, helping prevent accidental overdoses.
The government must develop standards and guidelines for manufacturers to improve the technology of test strips detecting dangerous substances.
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