(Sioux Falls, SD) — President Trump signs the HALT Fentanyl Act into law, closing a loophole that let copycat fentanyl chemicals evade U.S. drug laws. This permanent change classifies all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule One, making enforcement easier. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley helped push the bill, and groups like Emily’s Hope say it’s a vital tool to fight rising overdose deaths. While fentanyl deaths are starting to drop slightly in South Dakota, advocates warn the fight isn’t over, but this new law is a big step forward.
SD Advocates Hope New HALT Fentanyl Law Will Further Reduce Overdose Deaths
