CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill
No. 1502

Introduced by Senator Ashby
(Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Berman)

February 16, 2024

An act relating to controlled substances.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 1502, as introduced, Ashby. Controlled substances: xylazine.
Existing law regulates the use of various chemicals and substances. Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, categorizes controlled substances into 5 schedules and places the greatest restrictions on those substances contained in Schedule I.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to increase criminal penalties for illicit use of xylazine.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to increase criminal penalties for illicit uses of xylazine.