S09221Introduced in the Senate
Directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to establish a program for individuals to receive free drug test strips to detect the presence of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants; directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services, in cooperation with the commissioner of the department of health, to develop and conduct a public awareness and educational campaign on the dangers of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants.
Introduced by Christopher Ryan, District 50
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to establish a program for individuals to receive free drug test strips to detect the presence of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants; directs the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services, in cooperation with the commissioner of the department of health, to develop and conduct a public awareness and educational campaign on the dangers of medetomidine, benzodiazepine, nitazenes, and/or other harmful contaminants.
Where it stands
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June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 4, 2026
60
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1742
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