Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-08T20:30:29Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 600 Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/8/2024, 8:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 600

Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act

This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into 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.

Fentanyl-related substances are currently regulated under schedule I through a temporary order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The temporary order expires on December 31, 2024.

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Current Status of Bill S 600

Bill S 600 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 600 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 600's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 600

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 600

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substances

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 600

Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues ActStopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues ActA bill to amend the Controlled Substance Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances.

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