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A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require regulated persons to identify tableting machines and encapsulating machines by serial number.

8/2/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4984

Bill 118 s 4984, also known as the "Controlled Substances Identification Act," aims to make changes to the Controlled Substances Act. The main purpose of this bill is to require individuals or entities who are regulated under the Controlled Substances Act to identify their tableting machines and encapsulating machines by serial number.

This means that those who are involved in the manufacturing or distribution of controlled substances will be required to keep track of the serial numbers of the machines they use to produce tablets or capsules. By doing so, it will make it easier for law enforcement agencies to track and monitor the production and distribution of controlled substances.

The bill does not specify any penalties for non-compliance, but it is likely that failure to comply with this requirement could result in fines or other legal consequences. Overall, the goal of this bill is to improve the monitoring and regulation of controlled substances in order to combat drug trafficking and abuse.

Current Status of Bill S 4984

Bill S 4984 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4984 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024.  Bill S 4984's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4984

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4984

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4984

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require regulated persons to identify tableting machines and encapsulating machines by serial number.
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require regulated persons to identify tableting machines and encapsulating machines by serial number.

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