Louisiana 2025 2025 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SB78 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword,
summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative
intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
DIGEST
SB 78 Original	2025 Regular Session	Myers
Present law defines "drug paraphernalia" and exempts rapid fentanyl test strips or any testing
equipment or devices solely used, intended for use, or designed to determine whether a substance
contains fentanyl or its analogues from the definition.
Proposed law expands the definition to include any testing equipment or devices solely used,
intended for use, or designed to determine whether a substance contains any controlled substance,
chemical, or compound that can cause physical harm or death.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 40:1021(B))