Bill > S165

This bill aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act by adding a comprehensive definition of "fentanyl-related substances" to Schedule I, which lists the most dangerous drugs with no accepted medical use. The bill specifically defines fentanyl-related substances as any material containing compounds structurally similar to fentanyl, with potential modifications in five key areas: replacement or substitution of specific chemical groups like the phenyl portion, phenethyl group, piperidine ring, aniline ring, and N-propionyl group. This broad definition would effectively classify a wide range of potential fentanyl analogues as illegal, even before they are specifically identified, in an effort to combat the ongoing opioid crisis and prevent the development of new, potentially deadly synthetic opioids. The act would take effect immediately, one day after its enactment, and is designed to give law enforcement and drug regulation agencies a more proactive tool to address emerging synthetic opioid threats by making entire classes of fentanyl-like substances automatically controlled.

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