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HF 2980

Definitions related to controlled substances modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aisha Gomez and 1 co-sponsor

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Bill Summary · HF 2980

HF 2980 - Definitions related to controlled substances modified

Overview

Bill Number: HF 2980
Title: Definitions related to controlled substances modified
Status: Author added Pinto
Introduced: April 01, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of HF 2980 is to update the definitions of controlled substances in Minnesota law to align with recent changes in federal drug scheduling and classification. This bill aims to ensure that Minnesota's drug laws keep pace with evolving scientific understanding and national regulatory frameworks around illicit and prescription drugs.

Key Provisions

  • Modifies the definition of "controlled substance" to include all substances listed in the federal Controlled Substances Act, as well as any analogs or derivatives thereof
  • Updates the schedules for various opioids, stimulants, and hallucinogens to match the current federal drug schedules
  • Adds new synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones to the list of Schedule I controlled substances
  • Reclassifies certain prescription drugs containing lower doses of controlled substances from Schedule II to Schedule III

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill primarily impacts law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and healthcare providers who work with controlled substances. By aligning state law with federal drug scheduling, it aims to:
- Ensure consistent enforcement and prosecution of drug-related offenses
- Allow healthcare providers to more easily prescribe and dispense appropriate medications
- Reduce confusion and administrative burdens around controlled substance regulations

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HF 2980 was introduced on April 1, 2025 and has been referred to the House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee for initial consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then move to the full House for a vote. A companion bill, SF 2685, has also been introduced in the State Senate and is following a similar legislative process. Lawmakers are aiming to pass this legislation before the end of the current session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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