The Model Fentanyl/Xylazine Test Strip and Other Drug Checking Equipment Act  provides a guide for states to introduce legislation to authorize the use and possession of drug checking equipment. Click here, to read the full text of the Model Fentanyl/Xylazine Test Strip and Other Drug Checking Equipment Act.

In December 2023, LAPPA added “Xylazine” to the title of the Model Act and slightly revised some parts of the commentary to reflect the express mention of that drug. These changes resulted in no substantive changes to the Model Act.