What does Preamble of STOP Nitazenes Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Controlled Substances Act. The proposed amendment would permanently schedule 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids (nitazenes) as Schedule 1 controlled substances. The bill is referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary.

What does SHORT TITLE. of STOP Nitazenes Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Strengthening Tools to Outlaw Poisonous Nitazenes Act.

What does CLASS I SCHEDULING OF NITAZENES. of STOP Nitazenes Act do?

This section amends the Controlled Substances Act to add a new category of substances, '2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids,' to Schedule I. The definition of '2-benzylbenzimidazole opioid' includes substances structurally related to 2-benzylbenzimidazole with specific modifications at various positions. The definition also includes substances exhibiting agonist activity at the mu-opioid receptor. Specific substances like Etonitazene, clonitazene, and others are explicitly listed as '2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids'. The Attorney General has the authority to publish a list of substances meeting the definition of '2-benzylbenzimidazole opioid' in the Federal Register. Substances temporarily scheduled under section 201(h) of the Controlled Substances Act are deemed permanently scheduled under Schedule I as of the date of enactment.

What does RULEMAKING. of STOP Nitazenes Act do?

This section outlines the rulemaking process for implementing the Act. The Attorney General must issue rules to implement the Act within one year of its enactment. The Attorney General may issue these rules as an interim final rule. An interim final rule becomes immediately effective without demonstrating good cause. Interested persons will have the opportunity to comment on and request a hearing regarding the interim final rule. Following the comment period, the Attorney General must issue a final rule in accordance with Title 5, United States Code, Section 553.

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STOP Nitazenes Act

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 3/18/2026

Author: Robert Latta (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill permanently classifies 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids (nitazenes), including specific substances like Etonitazene and clonitazene, as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act.
The Attorney General can publish a list of substances meeting the definition of '2-benzylbenzimidazole opioid' in the Federal Register.
The Attorney General must issue rules to implement the Act within one year of enactment, potentially using an interim final rule that takes effect immediately.

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