2011 Senate Bill 259

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Introduced in the Senate

March 10, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To include Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) as a schedule 1 controlled substance, meaning it would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. Sometimes sold as “bath salts,” the substance reportedly has effects similar to amphetamines.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 16, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S­1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 17, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also bans other substances.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 13, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To include Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and several other intoxicants as schedule 1 controlled substances, meaning they would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. Sometimes sold as “bath salts,” MPDV reportedly has effects similar to amphetamines. The other substances are 5,6-Methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI), Naphyrone, Naphthylpyrovalerone and Pyrovalerone.

Received in the House

April 13, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary