VIDEO: Senator Moody Provides Update on Fight to End the Fentanyl Crisis to Sheriffs from Across Florida

DORAL, Fla.-Senator Ashley Moody today rallied Florida law enforcement leaders at the Florida Sheriff's Association Summer Conference. During the conference in Doral, Sen. Moody announced Florida's fast-declining fentanyl death rate, thanked sheriffs for their role in the sharp decline, and laid out legislative plans to keep our state moving in the right direction.

"During my time as Attorney General, Florida led the nation in fentanyl interdiction efforts, saw its opioid death rate fall faster than the national average and put free naloxone and other resources in the hands of first responders. As U.S. Senator, I will continue to provide Florida's great sheriffs with the resources they need to fight the drug overdose epidemic, save lives and help communities heal. It was great to stand in support of law enforcement leaders from across the state at the FSA summer conference in Doral today," said Senator Ashley Moody.

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To view Senator Moody's full remarks at the FSA Summer Conference, click here.
By coordinating local, state, and federal partners, Florida reduced fentanyl-related deaths by 42% from the first half of 2024 to the first half of 2025-greater than the estimated nationwide decrease of 22% from 2024 to 2025.
As Florida's newest United States Senator, Senator Moody continues to combat the nation's fentanyl crisis by cosponsoring the HALT Fentanyl Act, Tyler's Law, and most recently the PRESS Act. HALT Fentanyl Act would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Last Summer, Senator Moody joined President Trump as he signed this legislation into law.
Tyler's Law would require HHS to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose.
PRESS Act would criminalize the intentional importation of pill press machines and unlisted precursor chemicals with the intent to manufacture illicit drugs.
As Florida Attorney General, Senator Moody chaired the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Drug Abuse and secured a massive multibillion-dollar settlement from opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies.
Senator Moody is a long-time supporter of the rule of law and of law enforcement officers. Since becoming Florida's newest Senator, Moody has: Introduced the HALO Act to shield federal officers from those who seek to threaten and harass them on duty;
Supported the Graham Hoffman Act, which would allow the U.S. to use the full force of state and federal law to prosecute those who assault first responders and act as a deterrent to anyone considering such acts of violence;
Introduced the HELPER Act to make homeownership more obtainable for Florida heroes, including law enforcement officers;
Co-Sponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act, which was signed into law by President Trump. The new law assists law enforcement officers get fentanyl traffickers off the streets and permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
Sponsored the RIPPLE Act, which would expand the 287(g) program and provide resources to state law enforcement to more efficiently get criminal illegal aliens out of communities; and
Advanced six bills to support law enforcement, strengthen public safety and deliver critical tools to officers out of the Judiciary Committee during Police Week earlier this year.
As Florida's Attorney General, Senator Moody created many programs to recognize the selfless efforts of law enforcement officers, including her Back the Blue, Thin Line Tribute, and Sunshine Salute programs. Moody also worked with state lawmakers to strengthen statutes to hold criminals accountable and help officers and prosecutors do their jobs.

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