An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine

LD59 is a bill that aims to prohibit the drug Tianeptine. If passed, it would make it illegal to possess, sell, or distribute this drug. This legislation targets individuals who use or traffic Tianeptine, which has been linked to addiction and severe health issues. The bill was introduced on January 6, 2025, and was referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety for review. After several discussions and votes, the bill was ultimately rejected on June 5, 2025. It failed to pass in both the House and Senate, with the final vote being 68 nays and 71 yeas in the House, and 13 nays and 19 yeas in the Senate.

The bill would have affected those who use Tianeptine, drug sellers, and law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing the law. By banning Tianeptine, the bill sought to reduce its harmful effects on public health. The legislative process for this bill included multiple work sessions, committee reviews, and votes, but it did not achieve the necessary support to become law.

Currently, LD59 is no longer active as it failed to pass in the legislative process. The most recent action was on June 5, 2025, when the bill was placed in legislative files, marking it as dead.