Senate Judiciary Committee Considers Permanent Schedule I Classification for Fentanyl-Related Substances

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee convenes to deliberate on legislation that would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. This classification denotes substances with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. Currently, fentanyl is listed as a Schedule II drug, acknowledging its medical applications in pain management but also its high risk for abuse.

Orange County, California Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes testifies before the committee, sharing insights from his jurisdiction's battle against fentanyl trafficking and overdoses. Barnes emphasizes the. . .