2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB21: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Tianeptine.

Legislative Summary

This Act bans the sale of Tianeptine in the State by identifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Tianeptine, also known as gas station heroin, is an antidepressant drug that is not approved by the FDA and is being sold as a dietary supplement in gas stations and other shops. This Act requires approval by a two-thirds vote because the statutory change will result in the expansion of an existing misdemeanor.

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Bill History

12/19/2024
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
1/29/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
3/20/2025
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
3/20/2025
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
3/26/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading
3/20/2025
36
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
5
Absent
Result: PASSED