The bill, S.B. No. 362, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection to Section 481.125, which pertains to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies substances in Penalty Group 1-B. The new legal language specifies that the provisions of this section do not apply to individuals who use, possess with intent to use, deliver, possess with intent to deliver, or manufacture with intent to deliver such testing equipment. This change aims to clarify the legal status of testing equipment related to these substances.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses that occurred prior to this date will be governed by the law in effect at that time, ensuring that individuals are not retroactively penalized under the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 481.125 (Health and Safety Code 481)