S. 331Became Law
HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I and changes penalties and research registration rules under the Controlled Substances Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I and changes penalties and research registration rules under the Controlled Substances Act
Key points
- Establish schedule I placement
- Establish research registration process
- Modify controlled substance research rules
- Apply fentanyl analogue penalties
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2025-07-16 — Became Public Law No: 119-26.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCrime and Law EnforcementDepartment of JusticeDrug trafficking and controlled substancesLicensing and registrationsResearch administration and funding