Relates to adding W-18 to the schedule of controlled substances
This bill adds W-18 (a specific synthetic compound) to Schedule I of the public health law, classifying it as a controlled substance. It directly affects anyone possessing, distributing, or manufacturing W-18, as it would now be subject to the same legal restrictions as other Schedule I drugs. The key mechanism is a technical amendment to Schedule I, inserting W-18's chemical name as a new listed substance under the law. This is a procedural change to the controlled substances schedule with no new penalties or enforcement mechanisms.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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