Pa. Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Into Law Permanently Classifying Xylazine as Schedule III Drug, Taking Further Action Against the Dangerous Drug While Maintaining Legal Access for Veterinary Use
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024:
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro took further action to limit access to illicit xylazine, the powerful animal tranquilizer commonly known as "tranq," by signing House Bill 1661 into law. The legislation officially classifies the sedative - which is not approved for use in humans but is increasingly found in Pennsylvania's street drug supply - as a Schedule . . .
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro took further action to limit access to illicit xylazine, the powerful animal tranquilizer commonly known as "tranq," by signing House Bill 1661 into law. The legislation officially classifies the sedative - which is not approved for use in humans but is increasingly found in Pennsylvania's street drug supply - as a Schedule . . .