Establishes tianeptine as Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
This bill adds tianeptine (a medication sometimes used for depression) to New Jersey's Schedule II list of controlled substances. Schedule II means it will be tightly regulated like opioids: prescriptions will require special forms, quantities will be limited, and possession without a prescription will be illegal. The law directly affects patients prescribed tianeptine, healthcare providers writing prescriptions, and pharmacies dispensing it. It amends existing law (P.L.1970, c.226) to specifically include "tianeptine and any salt, sulfate, free acid, or other preparation" under Schedule II regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Committee
1
Jun 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
P
Troy Singleton
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Moriarty
DDemocratic
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