Bill > S724

This bill extends the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances for an additional 6 months, specifically changing the existing expiration date from March 31, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than morphine and has been responsible for a large number of overdose deaths in recent years. The bill, titled the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl-Related Substances Scheduling Act," allows the current temporary classification of fentanyl-related substances as controlled substances to remain in effect for an additional six months. This extension provides continued legal authority for law enforcement and regulatory agencies to control and restrict these dangerous substances, giving more time for further study and potential permanent scheduling of these drugs. By maintaining the existing temporary scheduling order, the bill aims to support ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and prevent the proliferation of dangerous synthetic opioids.

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