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Introduced
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Adds five fentanyl analogues and the entire category of fentanyl-related substances to schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act, adds five specific fentanyl analogues (isobutyryl fentanyl, para-methoxybutyrylfentanyl, valeryl fentanyl, cyclopentyl fentanyl, and para-chloroisobutyryl fentanyl) and an entire category of "fentanyl-related substances" to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I substances are those with a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and are subject to strict regulations and penalties. The bill provides a detailed definition of "fentanyl-related substances" that includes a range of chemical modifications to the fentanyl molecule, as well as several specific substances like 4-methyl acetyl fentanyl and crotonyl fentanyl.
Sponsors (10)
Ron Johnson (R)*,
Lamar Alexander (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mitch McConnell (R),
Pat Toomey (R),
Last Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398. (on 01/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3148/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3148/BILLS-116s3148pcs.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3148/BILLS-116s3148pcs.pdf.pdf |
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