Legislation to keep an animal tranquilizer accessible for its intended use by veterinarians, but criminalize it in combination with other drugs, has passed the Pennsylvania state House. The bill passed 169 to 34 on Wednesday and goes to the state Senate. Sometimes referred to as “tranq,” xylazine is a prescription sedative that vets use to safely treat large farm animals and household pets like cats and dogs. But it is also being added to fentanyl and heroin, causing public health concerns. Advocates say the bill will keep the drug accessible for its intended purpose, while limiting misuse. Others worry criminalizing the drug will do more harm than good.
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Officials say the pain-relieving, muscle-relaxing drug, sometimes referred to as “tranq,” is often misused by being added to fentanyl and heroin. It was detected in 3,000 U.S. drug deaths in 2021, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.Attack ads and millions of dollars flow into race for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seatthat have moved to restrict access to the drug. He ordered it to be listed as a “schedule III” drug under Pennsylvania’s controlled substance law in April.
The classification caused vets to worry that the drug would unavailable in the state for its intended purpose. Advocates for the legislation passed by the state House say that it would keep the drug available, while targeting its use on the streets.Under the legislation, the bill would criminalize the illicit use of the drug — with potential imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to $15,000.
Some lawmakers said they were concerned that the criminalization of the drug would do more harm than good, warning that it would put more people in prison. “I cannot in good conscience open more individuals to having their medical conditions addressed through an unequipped criminal system,” said Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, who voted against it.
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