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SB 435

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Public Health - Medetomidine and Xylazine Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: William G. Folden (District 4)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, or exposing for sale a medetomidine product or xylazine product unless the purchaser provides proof the intended use is for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes; prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, or exposing for sale a medetomidine or xylazine product to an individual under the age of 21 years; requiring a retailer that prepares, distributes, sells, or exposes for sale a medetomidine or xylazine product to maintain certain records; etc.

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Testimony (6)

MGA witness list
FAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVRosier, CollanlobbyistPyramid Healthcare, Inc.Position only
FAVMauer, WilliamIndividualPosition only
FAVSenator Folden, Senator FoldenlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
FAVVetter, DrewIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNFBauer, DanielleMaryland Veterinary Medical AssociationWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVRosier, CollanPyramid Healthcare, Inc.Registered for: Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.