Bill · S. 4209· Senate(119-S-4209)
TIME for Overdose Justice Act
- Introduced
- 3/25/2026
- Last activity
- 3/25/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Timely Investigation and Maximum Enforcement for Overdose Justice Act," seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act. It specifically targets certain offenses that result in death or serious bodily injury. The proposal would extend the time limits for legal actions in these cases. It aims to allow indictments or information to be instituted without a time limit. This change would apply to specific violations of the Controlled Substances Act or conspiracies to commit them.
Yes
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The bill enhances enforcement capabilities for drug-related offenses that result in death or serious injury, targeting the impact of the opioid crisis.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4
The bill removes the statute of limitations for specific offenses, which impacts the principle of legal finality and due process.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The bill removes statute of limitations protections, which can lead to delayed criminal liability for past actions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Time Limits for Serious Crimes: Under Section 2, an indictment can be found at any time without limitation if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of a substance. This could be seen as positive because it allows for the prosecution of offenses regardless of how much time has passed since the incident occurred.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Extension of the Limitations Period: Section 2 amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow for indictments or information to be instituted without limitation for certain violations or conspiracies if death or serious bodily injury occurs. This change removes the standard time limits currently found under section 3282 of title 18 of the United States Code.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3
- 3/25/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate