This bill would classify tianeptine as a Schedule III controlled substance under federal drug law. Tianeptine is a drug that has emerged as a concern because it produces opioid-like effects and is sometimes sold under street names like "gas station heroin." The legislation would also cover analogues, salts, and chemical variations of tianeptine to prevent manufacturers from creating slightly altered versions to circumvent the ban. The change would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, giving the government time to prepare enforcement and regulatory measures. The bill aims to address the growing misuse of this substance before it becomes a wider public health problem.
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