This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to address the proliferation of synthetic opioids. It mandates that all fentanyl-related substances be listed as Schedule I controlled substances, subjecting them to the highest level of federal control and penalties. The legislation provides a comprehensive definition of "fentanyl-related substances" by detailing specific structural modifications to the fentanyl molecule. These modifications include replacements or substitutions on the phenyl, phenethyl, piperidine ring, aniline ring, or N-propionyl groups. This broad definition aims to proactively control new fentanyl analogues as they emerge, thereby strengthening efforts to combat overdose deaths.
Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substances
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
USA119th CongressS-165| Senate
| Updated: 1/21/2025
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to address the proliferation of synthetic opioids. It mandates that all fentanyl-related substances be listed as Schedule I controlled substances, subjecting them to the highest level of federal control and penalties. The legislation provides a comprehensive definition of "fentanyl-related substances" by detailing specific structural modifications to the fentanyl molecule. These modifications include replacements or substitutions on the phenyl, phenethyl, piperidine ring, aniline ring, or N-propionyl groups. This broad definition aims to proactively control new fentanyl analogues as they emerge, thereby strengthening efforts to combat overdose deaths.