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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate |
| 2023-03-01 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |