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STOP Nitazenes Act: Permanent Ban on Dangerous Synthetic Opioids

This act permanently classifies nitazenes, a group of potent and dangerous synthetic opioids, as Schedule I controlled substances. It aims to protect public health by ensuring strict legal penalties for the distribution and possession of these drugs.
Key points
Nitazenes are permanently added to the list of the most dangerous controlled substances (Schedule I).
Strict federal penalties now apply to the manufacture, sale, and possession of these chemicals.
The Attorney General is authorized to officially list specific substances that fall under this permanent ban.
Previous temporary bans on these substances are now made permanent and final.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7970
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Process start date: 2026-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STOP Nitazenes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7970.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nitazenes are permanently added to the list of the most dangerous controlled substances (Schedule I).
  • Strict federal penalties now apply to the manufacture, sale, and possession of these chemicals.
  • The Attorney General is authorized to officially list specific substances that fall under this permanent ban.
  • Previous temporary bans on these substances are now made permanent and final.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-20.

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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