A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for criminal liability where a controlled substance is a substantial factor in the death or bodily injury of another person.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5622, introduced by Senator Ashley Moody, proposes to change the Controlled Substances Act. The stated purpose of the bill is to create criminal liability in situations where a controlled substance is a significant cause of another person's death or bodily injury.
While the specific details of how this would be implemented are not yet available, the bill aims to address cases involving drug-related harm. It would affect individuals involved with controlled substances where that involvement directly leads to harm or death.
As of now, S. 5622 has been introduced in the Senate. This is the initial stage of the legislative process. The bill has not yet been scheduled for any further action, such as committee review or a vote, and its full text has not been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5622 do?
- This bill, S. 5622, introduced by Senator Ashley Moody, proposes to change the Controlled Substances Act. The stated purpose of the bill is to create criminal liability in situations where a controlled substance is a significant cause of another person's death or bodily injury. While the specific details of how this would be implemented are not yet available, the bill aims to address cases involving drug-related harm. It would affect individuals involved with controlled substances where that involvement directly leads to harm or death. As of now, S. 5622 has been introduced in the Senate. This is the initial stage of the legislative process. The bill has not yet been scheduled for any further action, such as committee review or a vote, and its full text has not been published.
- Has S. 5622 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5622 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5622?
- S. 5622 was sponsored by Sen. Ashley Moody [R-FL] (Republican-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5622?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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