S 4209 United States Senate · 119th Congress

TIME for Overdose Justice Act

This bill, known as the TIME for Overdose Justice Act, removes the standard statute of limitations for federal drug trafficking cases that result in death or serious bodily injury. It directly affects prosecutors and defendants by allowing the government to file charges at any time, even years after the alleged crime occurred. The key provision amends the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate the usual time limits for prosecuting violations where overdose deaths or severe injuries are involved. This change aims to ensure accountability in cases where drug distribution leads to fatal outcomes, regardless of how much time has passed since the incident.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 25, 2026
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