2021 House Bill 5395

Ban etizolam

Introduced in the House

Oct. 14, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-21)

To define the drug “etizolam” as a “schedule 1” controlled substance, meaning it would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, etc. Etizolam is used to treat insomnia and anxiety attacks, but is not approved for medical use by the U.S. FDA.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary