2011 House Bill 4565 / Public Act 88

Ban some new intoxicants

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Sharon Tyler (R-78)

To include Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV); 5,6-Methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI); Naphyrone; Naphthylpyrovalerone; and Pyrovalerone as schedule 1 controlled substances, meaning they would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. (with possession punishable by up to two years in prison, and dealers subject to seven years). Sometimes sold as “bath salts,” MPDV reportedly has effects similar to amphetamines.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 12, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 25, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 31, 2011

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 1, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 15, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To include Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV); 5,6-Methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI); Naphyrone; Naphthylpyrovalerone; and Pyrovalerone as schedule 1 controlled substances, meaning they would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. (with possession punishable by up to two years in prison, and dealers subject to seven years). Sometimes sold as “bath salts,” MPDV reportedly has effects similar to amphetamines.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 15, 2011