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H0497

Idaho Bill to Update Controlled Substance Lists and Rules

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM

In one sentence

This bill changes Idaho law by adding specific drugs, including many fentanyl-related chemicals, to the most restricted list (Schedule I), making technical corrections to other drug lists, and updating rules for registration, records, storage, and prescription tracking.

Adds a long list of specific opiates and fentanyl-related substances to Schedule I controlled substances.
Defines 'fentanyl-related substances' as unapproved chemicals that are structurally similar to fentanyl based on five specific types of chemical modifications.
Makes technical corrections to the lists of drugs in Schedules II, III, IV, and V.
Updates rules for how people must register with the state to handle controlled substances.
Changes requirements for keeping records, storing drugs, tracking inventory, issuing prescriptions, and labeling information.
Revises laws about discipline actions against registrants and orders requiring them to explain their conduct.

People or businesses that register with the state to handle controlled substances.
Pharmacies and medical facilities that store, dispense, or prescribe these drugs.
State agencies responsible for enforcing drug laws and maintaining prescription databases.

The provided text does not list every single drug in Schedules II through V, only stating that those sections are being revised.
While the bill declares an emergency and provides for an effective date, the specific date is not included in the provided excerpt.

Plain language

Schedule I: The category of controlled substances listed in Section 37-2705, which includes specific opiates and fentanyl-related chemicals with no approved medical use under federal law.
Fentanyl-related substances: Chemicals not otherwise listed or approved by the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that are structurally related to fentanyl through specific chemical changes like replacing parts of the molecule or adding certain groups.
Technical corrections: Small fixes made to lists or text in Schedules II through V to correct errors without changing the main meaning of the law.

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