HB 287-FN (2023): removing fentanyl and xylazine testing equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia in the controlled drug act.

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HB 287-FN (2023)

removing fentanyl and xylazine testing equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia in the controlled drug act.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2023-2024
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 186

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2023. The committee held a work session on March 10, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-2060s). The committee's amendment (2023-2060s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2060s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Terry Roy. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 18, 2023, 12:15 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
March 10, 2023, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB202-204
March 10, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
May 2, 2023, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

March 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
June 1, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2060s — voice vote, passed
June 15, 2023, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2060s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
January 18, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/18/2023 12:15 pm LOB 202-204
February 3, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/03/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
March 10, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 03/10/2023 09:00 am LOB202-204
March 10, 2023: Executive Session: 03/10/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
March 10, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/10/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
March 22, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/22/2023
March 23, 2023: Introduced 03/23/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
May 2, 2023: Hearing: 05/02/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
June 1, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-2060s , 06/01/2023; SC 24A
June 1, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-2060s , AA, VV; 06/01/2023
June 1, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2060s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/01/2023
June 15, 2023: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2060s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 06/15/2023
June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
August 4, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/04/2023; Chapter 186; eff: 10/03/2023

Laws It Would Change

RSA 318-B:1