Bill Commons

DE HB 21

enacted

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TIANEPTINE.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · lower

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Quick answers

Did DE HB 21 pass?

Yes. DE HB 21 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2025-07-21): Signed by Governor

What is DE HB 21 about?

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.

Who sponsors DE HB 21?

Bryant L. Richardson, Brian Pettyjohn, Franklin D. Cooke and 13 others are the primary sponsors of DE HB 21, joined by 15 cosponsors.

Description

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.

Introduced
2024-12-19
Latest action
2025-07-21 — Signed by Governor
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Bryant L. Richardsonprimary
  • Brian Pettyjohnprimary
  • Franklin D. Cookeprimary
  • Claire Snyder-Hallprimary
  • Kerri Evelyn Harrisprimary
  • Nicole Pooreprimary
  • Russell Huxtableprimary
  • Sarah McBrideprimary
  • Cyndie Romerprimary
  • Marie Pinkneyprimary
  • Eric Morrisonprimary
  • Laura V. Sturgeonprimary
  • Mara Gormanprimary
  • Melanie Ross Levinprimary
  • Kimberly Williamsprimary
  • Stephanie L. Hansenprimary
  • Mara Gormancosponsor
  • Jeff Hilovskycosponsor
  • Eric Morrisoncosponsor
  • DeShanna U Nealcosponsor
  • Melanie Ross Levincosponsor
  • Cyndie Romercosponsor
  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuochacosponsor
  • Debra Heffernancosponsor
  • Krista Griffithcosponsor
  • Kerri Evelyn Harriscosponsor
  • Kyra L. Hoffnercosponsor
  • Nicole Poorecosponsor
  • Eric Bucksoncosponsor
  • Brian Pettyjohncosponsor
  • Bryant L. Richardsoncosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-07-21

    Signed by Governor

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  2. 2025-06-30

    Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT

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  3. 2025-06-30

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    passage

  4. 2025-06-30

    Amendment SA 1 to HB 21 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    amendment-passage

  5. 2025-06-30

    Amendment SA 1 to HB 21 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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  6. 2025-03-26

    Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

    committee-passage,committee-passage-favorable,committee-passage-unfavorable

  7. 2025-03-20

    Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

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  8. 2025-03-20

    Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT

    passage

  9. 2025-01-29

    Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

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  10. 2024-12-19

    Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

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Versions

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Votes

  • 2/3

    2025-03-20 · pass · 36-0

    Member-level votes (41)
    • Stephanie T. Bolden: yes
    • Frank Burns: yes
    • William Bush: yes
    • William J. Carson: yes
    • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha: yes
    • Richard G. Collins: yes
    • Franklin D. Cooke: yes
    • Daniel B. Short: yes
    • Timothy D. Dukes: other
    • Mara Gorman: yes
    • Ronald E. Gray: yes
    • Krista Griffith: yes
    • Kerri Evelyn Harris: yes
    • Debra Heffernan: yes
    • Kevin S Hensley: yes
    • Jeff Hilovsky: yes
    • Valerie Jones Giltner: yes
    • Kendra Johnson: yes
    • Kimberly Williams: yes
    • Kamela T Smith: other
    • Larry Lambert: yes
    • Sean M. Lynn: yes
    • Michael F. Smith: yes
    • Melissa Minor-Brown: yes
    • Shannon Morris: yes
    • Eric Morrison: yes
    • DeShanna U Neal: yes
    • Josue O Ortega: other
    • Edward S. Osienski: yes
    • Stell Parker Selby: other
    • Sophie Phillips: yes
    • Charles S Postles Jr.: other
    • Cyndie Romer: yes
    • Melanie Ross Levin: yes
    • Sherae'a Moore: yes
    • Bryan W. Shupe: yes
    • Claire Snyder-Hall: yes
    • Jeffrey N. Spiegelman: yes
    • Jesse R. Vanderwende: yes
    • Madinah Wilson-Anton: yes
    • Lyndon D. Yearick: yes

  • 2/3

    2025-06-30 · pass · 21-0

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: yes
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: yes

  • 2/3

    2025-06-30 · pass · 37-0

    Member-level votes (61)
    • Stephanie T. Bolden: yes
    • Frank Burns: yes
    • William Bush: yes
    • William J. Carson: yes
    • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha: yes
    • Richard G. Collins: yes
    • Franklin D. Cooke: yes
    • Daniel B. Short: yes
    • Timothy D. Dukes: other
    • Mara Gorman: yes
    • Ronald E. Gray: yes
    • Krista Griffith: yes
    • Kerri Evelyn Harris: yes
    • Debra Heffernan: yes
    • Kevin S Hensley: yes
    • Jeff Hilovsky: yes
    • Valerie Jones Giltner: yes
    • Kendra Johnson: yes
    • Kimberly Williams: yes
    • Kamela T Smith: yes
    • Larry Lambert: yes
    • Sean M. Lynn: other
    • Michael F. Smith: yes
    • Melissa Minor-Brown: yes
    • Shannon Morris: yes
    • Eric Morrison: yes
    • DeShanna U Neal: yes
    • Josue O Ortega: yes
    • Edward S. Osienski: yes
    • Sophie Phillips: yes
    • Charles S Postles Jr.: yes
    • Cyndie Romer: yes
    • Melanie Ross Levin: yes
    • Sherae'a Moore: other
    • Bryan W. Shupe: yes
    • Claire Snyder-Hall: yes
    • Jeffrey N. Spiegelman: yes
    • Jesse R. Vanderwende: yes
    • Madinah Wilson-Anton: yes
    • Lyndon D. Yearick: yes
    • Darius J. Brown: yes
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: yes

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141727

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