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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
Passed
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertising for sale a tianeptine product to an individual; and establishing a penalty for a retailer who violates the Act of a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 90 days or both.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Public Health - Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act, prohibits retailers from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertising for sale any tianeptine product to individuals. Tianeptine is a substance that can be used as a recreational drug and may pose health risks. The bill establishes a penalty for retailers who violate the act, including a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. Additionally, retailers who violate the act may be liable for civil damages sustained by the individual resulting from the violation. The bill aims to protect consumers, particularly minors, from the potential harms associated with tianeptine products.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Adrienne Jones (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 249 (on 04/25/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1230?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_249_hb1230e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1230e.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 813025/1 (Senator Kagan) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0000/hb1230_81302501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1230_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1230t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 863123/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0000/hb1230_86312301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1230_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1230f.pdf |
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