The bill, S.B. No. 540, amends Section 481.125 of the Health and Safety Code to introduce a new provision that exempts individuals from legal penalties related to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment specifically designed to identify substances listed in Penalty Group 1-B. The new legal language clarifies that these activities are not subject to the restrictions previously outlined in the law, thereby allowing for the legitimate use of such testing equipment without fear of prosecution.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any offenses that occurred prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing laws in place at that time. This ensures that individuals are not retroactively penalized under the new provisions for actions taken before the law's enactment.

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