This bill aims to control the use of xylazine, a substance that can be misused, by placing it under stricter regulations. It helps ensure that xylazine is only used for specific, approved purposes, mainly related to animal care.
This bill directs the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the Department of Justice to study the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence.
1. This bill adds xylazine to a list of controlled substances. 2. It restricts the use of xylazine to certain approved purposes. 3. Only veterinarians and registered pharmacies can dispense xylazine. 4. The bill delays some regulations for xylazine for a year. 5. It ensures manufacturers do not need to upgrade security immediately.
Veterinarians, pharmacies, and animal owners who use xylazine will be directly affected by this bill.