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PA SB946

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug Mastriano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates the department issue public advisories when tianeptine-related adverse events or usage trends pose significant threats to public safety

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services7/23/2025

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