Senate Bill 4648
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to list isotonitazene as a schedule I controlled substance.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4648
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill adds certain synthetic opioids to schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. (A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.)
September 22, 2020
09/22/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5790-5791)
09/22/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:44 PM