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AB 634CALIFORNIASession 20252026
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California AB 634 bans the sale and manufacture of products containing tianeptine

Original title: Tianeptine.

August 13, 2026

TianeptinePublic HealthConsumer ProtectionControlled Substances

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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a statewide prohibition on a substance often marketed in dietary supplements, creating new legal liability for retailers and manufacturers who continue to sell products containing tianeptine.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements

These entities are prohibited from manufacturing or distributing products containing tianeptine in California.

Retailers

Retailers are prohibited from offering products containing tianeptine for sale.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

California AB 634 prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of any product containing tianeptine within the state. Violators face civil penalties of up to $2,500 for a first offense and $5,000 for each subsequent violation.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill establishes a statewide prohibition on a substance often marketed in dietary supplements, creating new legal liability for retailers and manufacturers who continue to sell products containing tianeptine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is tianeptine?
Tianeptine is a chemical substance often found in dietary supplements and food products that this bill seeks to regulate.
Who can enforce this law?
Enforcement actions can be brought by the Attorney General, a city attorney, or a .

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State-level prohibition of tianeptine

The bill represents a shift toward explicit state-level prohibition of tianeptine, moving beyond general chemical regulation.

AB 634

Connected Entities

personAttorney General“Authorized to bring legal actions for violations of the proposed ban.”Map →
personCity Attorney“Authorized to bring legal actions for violations of the proposed ban.”Map →
personCounty Counsel“Authorized to bring legal actions for violations of the proposed ban.”Map →
organizationAttorney General“Authorized to bring civil actions against violators of the act.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy40
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