Criminal Law - Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substances - Medetomidine and Xylazine
Sponsor: Jesse T. Pippy (District 4)Committee: HealthSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Special Order until next session (Senator Love) Adopted (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing medetomidine and xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substances under the Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Pippy, Delegate Pippylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mortoro, Lynn | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Vetter, Drew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bauer, Danielle | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Higdon, Thomas | Individual | Written (PDF) |