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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
09/10/2025
09/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), entitled "An act relating to the manufacture, sale and possession of controlled substances, other drugs, devices and cosmetics; conferring powers on the courts and the secretary and Department of Health, and a newly created Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board; establishing schedules of controlled substances; providing penalties; requiring registration of persons engaged in the drug trade and for the revocation or suspension of certain licenses and registrations; and repealing an act," further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to specifically address tianeptine, a substance sometimes referred to as "gas station heroin" due to its potential for abuse. The bill adds a new prohibited act making it illegal for anyone not registered under the act or not licensed by the appropriate state board to manufacture, deliver, or possess tianeptine with the intent to manufacture or deliver it. Violations of this provision are classified as a felony, with potential penalties including up to five years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. By creating specific legal restrictions around tianeptine, the bill aims to control the distribution and possession of this potentially dangerous substance, providing law enforcement and state regulators with clear guidelines for prosecution and intervention. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, signaling the urgency of addressing potential public health and safety risks associated with tianeptine.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Andrew Kuzma (R)*,
Jill Cooper (R),
Marla Gallo Brown (R),
Charity Grimm Krupa (R),
Joe Hogan (R),
Lee James (R),
Josh Kail (R),
Thomas Kutz (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Natalie Mihalek (R),
Donna Scheuren (R),
Stephenie Scialabba (R),
K.C. Tomlinson (R),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 09/10/2025)
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