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SB435Introduced in the Senate

Public Health - Medetomidine and Xylazine Consumer Protection Act

Introduced

Introduced by William Folden, District 4

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, or exposing for sale a medetomidine product or xylazine product unless the purchaser provides proof the intended use is for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes; prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, or exposing for sale a medetomidine or xylazine product to an individual under the age of 21 years; requiring a retailer that prepares, distributes, sells, or exposes for sale a medetomidine or xylazine product to maintain certain records; etc.

Where it stands

Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted

April 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

  4. Favorable with Amendments {983727/1

  5. Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted

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