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Stricter Penalties for Fentanyl Variants and Expedited Research on Schedule I Drugs.

This law immediately classifies a broad range of chemical variations of fentanyl as illegal Schedule I controlled substances, imposing severe penalties on those involved in their manufacturing and distribution. Simultaneously, it introduces expedited registration procedures for researchers conducting studies on these substances, particularly those involved in government-funded or FDA-approved projects. The goal is to curb lethal drug trafficking while accelerating research into solutions for the opioid crisis.
Key points
All structurally related fentanyl substances are automatically placed into the most restrictive Schedule I, leading to the highest penalties for possession and trafficking.
Simplified and expedited registration processes are established for researchers conducting studies on Schedule I substances (e.g., projects funded by the Department of Health or Department of Defense).
Increased penalties for the importation and distribution of fentanyl derivatives aim to combat the trafficking of deadly synthetic opioids.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-06-12
For 321
Against 104
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_331
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-01-30
Voting date: 2025-06-12
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 166
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HALT Fentanyl Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_331.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All structurally related fentanyl substances are automatically placed into the most restrictive Schedule I, leading to the highest penalties for possession and trafficking.
  • Simplified and expedited registration processes are established for researchers conducting studies on Schedule I substances (e.g., projects funded by the Department of Health or Department of Defense).
  • Increased penalties for the importation and distribution of fentanyl derivatives aim to combat the trafficking of deadly synthetic opioids.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 119-26.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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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