HALT Fentanyl Act

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

This act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into 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. , offenses involving 100 grams or more trigger a 10-year mandatory minimum prison term).

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.