Life-Saving Fentanyl Strips Now Legal in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indiana has taken a step in its public health strategy with the official legalization of fentanyl test strips.

Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1167 into law earlier this year, a move that clarifies these crucial tools are no longer considered drug paraphernalia under state law.

The bipartisan legislation aims to directly address the opioid crisis gripping the state. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far more potent than heroin, has been a devastating force, responsible for an estimated 66% of Indiana’s overdose deaths.

Advocates for the law emphasize its role in harm reduction. By providing individuals with access to test strips, which can detect fentanyl in substances in as little as 30 seconds to two minutes, the state is equipping Hoosiers with vital knowledge. This allows people to make more informed decisions about drug use, potentially preventing fatal overdoses.

Organizations in the state have already been distributing thousands of these strips to Indiana residents, and with the new law, access is expected to expand further. The legalization is seen as a practical and life-saving measure in the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic.

Life-Saving Fentanyl Strips Now Legal in Indiana  was originally published on wibc.com