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Quick Website Shutdown for Illegal Online Drug Sales.

This law aims to enhance public safety by allowing the rapid shutdown of websites selling illegal or counterfeit drugs online. Federal and state authorities can notify domain registrars, requiring them to lock and suspend the domain within days. This measure is designed to protect consumers from dangerous pharmaceutical products sold without proper authorization.
Key points
Government agencies (like FDA, DEA) can mandate the locking of a domain used for illegal drug sales within 24 hours and suspension within 7 days.
Domain owners can appeal the suspension, but the website remains inactive until the appeal is resolved.
The goal is to restrict access to dangerous, illegal, or counterfeit drugs sold online, improving consumer safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4108
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-04-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DRUGS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4108.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies (like FDA, DEA) can mandate the locking of a domain used for illegal drug sales within 24 hours and suspension within 7 days.
  • Domain owners can appeal the suspension, but the website remains inactive until the appeal is resolved.
  • The goal is to restrict access to dangerous, illegal, or counterfeit drugs sold online, improving consumer safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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