S 165
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Summary
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 March 31, 2025.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
- Cosponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- 2025-01-21
- Latest action
- 2025-01-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-01-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-21: Introduced in Senate