A bill for an act relating to controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.
SF 2281 adds specific synthetic opioids and related compounds to Iowa's list of controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. It directly affects individuals possessing, distributing, or manufacturing these newly listed substances, which include fentanyl analogs like Butonitazene and Flunitazene, as well as other novel synthetic drugs. The bill establishes penalties: violations could result in a class B felony (with a 25-year minimum prison term and fines up to $100,000), a class C felony (up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $50,000), or an aggravated misdemeanor (up to 2 years in jail and fines up to $8,540). The law takes effect immediately upon enactment to align with federal chemical designations.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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