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PA SB946
Bill
Status
7/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doug Mastriano
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AI Summary
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Adds tianeptine to Pennsylvania's Schedule II controlled substances list, placing it alongside opioids and cocaine as a drug with high abuse potential and severe dependence risk
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Requires the Department of Health to monitor adverse health events associated with tianeptine by collecting data from health care providers, hospitals, poison control centers, coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement
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Mandates the department issue public advisories when tianeptine-related adverse events or usage trends pose significant threats to public safety
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Defines adverse health events broadly to include neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, psychological, gastrointestinal, and withdrawal symptoms, as well as any fatal or life-threatening reactions from tianeptine exposure
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for schedules of controlled substances and providing for tianeptine-related adverse health events.
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
7/23/2025