NH Lawmakers: Save Lives and Legalize Drug Testing Strips

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Drug testing equipment saves lives. That’s why, last year, New Hampshire legalized fentanyl and xylazine testing strips – and this year, they have the ability to broaden legalization of these life-saving materials.

Unconscionably, giving out these life-saving tools is a crime punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $2,000. The reason being that, under New Hampshire law, it is considered drug paraphernalia.

Distribution of harm reduction tools are encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Medical Association. As the CDC stated, they are a low-cost method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. States around the country have passed laws allowing for the possession and distribution of drug checking equipment, and it is past time for the Granite State to join this list.

Possessing and distributing test kits meant to save lives should not be a crime – it should be encouraged. Tell your state senator to support HB 470 this year and save lives.

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As your constituent, I urge you to support HB 470, the bill that would legalize drug testing strips beyond just fentanyl and xylazine.

Senator, please support HB 470.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

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