HB 2360 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 329-14(b) to update the list of controlled opiates under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to align with federal law.

• Adds four new synthetic opioid substances to the Schedule I controlled substances list: 4-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl, acryl fentanyl, ocfentanil, and related isomers and salts.

• Maintains existing provisions for 62 previously listed opiates and their isomers, esters, ethers, and salts unless specifically excepted.

• Updates the statute to ensure Hawaii's controlled substances law remains consistent with amendments made to federal controlled substances law as required under Section 329-11, HRS.

• Takes effect upon approval without a specified effective date contingency.