Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 26Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
• Feb 12Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

**What it does:** The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act addresses the growing problem of xylazine, a veterinary sedative increasingly found mixed with illegal drugs like fentanyl. The bill would classify xylazine as a controlled substance, making it illegal to possess or distribute without proper authorization. **Who it affects:** - Veterinarians and animal healthcare providers (who would need special licenses to use it legally) - People who use or distribute illegal drugs containing xylazine - Law enforcement agencies - Healthcare systems treating overdose patients **What would change:** - Xylazine would become federally regulated like other controlled substances - Veterinary use would require stricter licensing and record-keeping - Penalties would apply for illegal possession or distribution - Enhanced tracking systems would monitor legitimate xylazine supplies - More resources would be directed toward addressing xylazine-related overdoses The bill aims to reduce harm from this dangerous drug combination while preserving its legitimate veterinary uses.

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