2018 Senate Bill 801 / Public Act 107

Ban tianeptine sodium

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 31, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To define an anti-depressant drug called tianeptine sodium as a Schedule 2 drug, which would require getting a prescription, and would put the drug the same category as heroin, cocaine or recreational marijuana.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 20, 2018

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 20, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

March 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 21, 2018

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

To define an anti-depressant drug called tianeptine sodium as a Schedule 2 drug, which would require getting a prescription, and would put the drug the same category as heroin, cocaine or recreational marijuana.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 5, 2018