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Introduced
09/28/2022
09/28/2022
In Committee
09/28/2022
09/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the deceptive sale of fentanyl, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act, amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it unlawful for any person to knowingly misrepresent or market as another substance a mixture or substance containing fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue, or a fentanyl-related substance. The bill establishes penalties of at least 20 years in prison and fines for violations, with enhanced penalties including life imprisonment or the death penalty if the violation results in death or is committed with the intent to cause death. The bill also adds several fentanyl-related substances to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess these substances without a valid prescription.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4984/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4984/BILLS-117s4984is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4984/BILLS-117s4984is.pdf.pdf |
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