The bill aims to expand access to drug testing equipment to enhance community safety by amending existing laws related to drug paraphernalia. Specifically, it modifies the definition of "drug paraphernalia" in RCW 69.50.102 to include testing equipment while removing references to testing in the context of identifying or analyzing controlled substances. The bill also updates the list of items considered drug paraphernalia, ensuring that various tools and devices associated with the use of controlled substances are clearly defined and categorized. Additionally, the bill amends RCW 69.50.4121 to clarify that selling or giving away drug paraphernalia constitutes a class I civil infraction, while also specifying that the definition of drug paraphernalia includes items used for ingesting or inhaling cocaine. Importantly, it allows for the selling or giving of injection syringe or testing equipment through public health and community-based HIV prevention programs and pharmacies, thereby promoting safer practices in drug use and testing.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 69.50.102, 69.50.4121