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New Law: Fentanyl-Related Substances Added to Controlled Substances List.

This act adds several fentanyl-related substances to the list of controlled substances. This means that possessing, manufacturing, and distributing these substances will be penalized like other illegal drugs. The goal is to combat the opioid crisis and protect public health.
Key points
Many new chemical substances, similar to fentanyl, are now classified as illegal.
These changes aim to reduce the availability of dangerous drugs and combat overdoses.
The provisions take effect one day after enactment, leading to immediate legal consequences.
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Additional Information
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Print number: S 1006
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2021-03-25