2010 House Bill 5813

Ban N-benzylpiperazine

Introduced in the House

Feb. 16, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Lisa Brown (D-39)

To include N-benzylpiperazine as a schedule 1 controlled substance, meaning it would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. N-benzylpiperazine reportedly has effects similar to amphetamines.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

March 17, 2010

Passed in the House 107 to 1

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy