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NJ ACR168
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. Congress to enact Senate Bill 331, the "Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act," which would permanently classify illegal fentanyl and related substances as Schedule I controlled substances under federal law
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Cites CDC data showing approximately 107,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2023, with nearly 70% attributed to opioids like illegal fentanyl, though overdose deaths have decreased 14.5% nationally between June 2023 and June 2024
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Notes New Jersey drug overdose deaths decreased 35% from a peak of 3,148 deaths (January 2021-January 2022) to 2,031 deaths (September 2023-September 2024)
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Highlights that one gram of illegally made fentanyl can potentially kill up to 500 people, and DEA testing found 5 out of 10 illegal pills contained potentially deadly fentanyl doses
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Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to congressional leadership and all New Jersey members of Congress
Legislative Description
Urges Congress to enact the "HALT Fentanyl Act."
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
6/12/2025