Bill 119 hr 27, also known as the Fentanyl Scheduling Act, aims to make changes to the Controlled Substances Act in regards to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is res...
ponsible for a significant portion of opioid-related deaths in the United States.
The main goal of this bill is to address the growing crisis of fentanyl-related overdoses by increasing the penalties for the trafficking and distribution of fentanyl and its analogues. The bill seeks to classify certain fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances, which are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for law enforcement efforts to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. It also calls for increased resources for addiction treatment and prevention programs to help individuals struggling with opioid addiction.
Overall, the Fentanyl Scheduling Act aims to address the public health crisis caused by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids by increasing penalties for trafficking, providing resources for law enforcement efforts, and expanding access to addiction treatment programs.