Xylazine is a sedative used by veterinarians and would still be available for its intended use.
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is set to sign a bill that makes it illegal to misuse the animal tranquilizer xylazine.
Officials say the drug is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids, contributing to a growing number of overdose deaths.
Xylazine is a sedative used by veterinarians and would still be available for its intended use under the new bill.
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Under the bill, xylazine would be listed as a Schedule III drug, which is a controlled substance subject to various rules.
Both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Senate approved the bill in the past week.
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