LD59

An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine

Failed·6/5/25
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This bill adds tianeptine as a Schedule W drug in Maine.

This bill amends Maine law to classify tianeptine as a Schedule W drug, making it illegal to possess or distribute. The bill cites the drug's addictive nature and the increased risk of overdose deaths as reasons for the immediate prohibition. The legislation takes effect upon approval, reflecting the urgency deemed necessary by the Legislature.

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Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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68 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 5, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 5, 2025

House

On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, REPORT B Ought Not to Pass was ACCEPTED.

Jun 5, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 351 (Yeas 71 - Nays 68 - Absent 10 - Excused 2)