Representative David Byrd; District 71 Capitol Hill Update
June 30, 2022
Second Amendment rights: The Tennessee House of Representatives approved Republican legislation that removes short-barrel rifles and shotguns from the list of prohibited weapons in the state. Current state law prohibits Tennesseans from possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing or selling the firearms. House Bill 2509 went to Gov. Bill Lee to be signed into law.
Banning dangerous drugs— The General Assembly passed legislation this week banning the sale of tianeptine. Sponsored by State Rep. Mark Cochran, House Bill 2043 is marketed as a diet drug or sometimes marketed as an antidepressant. It attaches to the receptors in the brain similar to the way opioids do. Also known by its street name Zaza Red. the drug creates withdrawal similar to heroin, and has not been approved by the Federal Drug Administration. The legislation was drafted to apply to all possible substances meant to replicate tianeptine. As amended, the House Bill 2043 adds that knowingly possessing or casually exchanging tianeptine without a valid prescription could result in a Class A misdemeanor.
As always, I am truly humbled and honored to be your voice on Capitol Hill. If there is ever any issue I can assist with, please reach out to my office by calling 615-741-2190 or emailing me at [email protected].
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