SB 866 — An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances and for secure storage of xylazine; and adding provisions relating to medetomidine.
Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, June 10, 2026
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
This bill classifies medetomidine as a controlled substance and regulates its possession.
The bill amends laws on controlled substances to classify medetomidine as Schedule III, restricting its possession. It includes exemptions for veterinary use.
What this means for you
- Workers: Workers in veterinary medicine will need to stay informed about regulations regarding medetomidine use.
- Healthcare: Veterinary practitioners can still use medetomidine legally, but unauthorized possession is restricted.
Summary
Scheduling Medetomidine as a Schedule III Controlled Substance in PA and Criminalizing the Illicit Possession, with Veterinary Use Exemptions
Bill Text
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The bill adds medetomidine to Schedule III of controlled substances and outlines specific exemptions for its use, while updating storage requirements for medetomidine and xylazine.
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Section 4(3)
(xii) Medetomidine, including any compound, mixture or preparation which contains any quantity of the substances referred to in this clause. (xiii) Medetomidine as described in subclause (xii) is not a controlled substance when used in any of the following manners: 1. Dispensing or prescribing for, or administering to, a nonhuman species of a drug containing medetomidine that: (A) has been approved by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services under 21 U.S.C. § 360b (relating to new animal drugs); or (B) is authorized under 21 U.S.C. § 360b(a)(4). 2. The manufacturing, distribution or use of medetomidine as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for manufacturing an animal drug approved under 21 U.S.C. § 360b or an animal drug that has been issued an investigation use exemption under 21 U.S.C. § 360b(j). 3. The manufacturing, distribution or use of a medetomidine bulk chemical for pharmaceutical compounding by a licensed pharmacist or veterinarians. 4. Any other use approved or authorized under 21 U.S.C. Ch. 9 (relating to Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act). 5. Another use approved or permissible under Federal or State law.
This change adds medetomidine to the list of controlled substances with specific exemptions for certain uses.
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Section 13.9
A practitioner who is a veterinarian shall comply with the provisions of section 4(a)(5) of the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the "Pharmacy Act," for the storage and protection of medetomidine and xylazine.
This addition requires veterinarians to follow specific storage and protection protocols for medetomidine and xylazine.
Action History
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Referred to JUDICIARY, June 10, 2026
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In the House
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(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 398-399), June 9, 2026
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Third consideration and final passage, June 9, 2026 (47-2)
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Re-reported as committed, June 8, 2026
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Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 3, 2026
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Second consideration, June 3, 2026
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First consideration, June 2, 2026
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Reported as committed, June 2, 2026
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Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, July 24, 2025
Sponsors
- Michele Brooks · Primary
- Doug Mastriano · Cosponsor
- Christine M. Tartaglione · Cosponsor
- Lisa M. Boscola · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Michele Brooks Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
- Doug Mastriano Republican
- Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic
- Lisa M. Boscola Democratic
Not signed on (249)
249 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 249 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 4% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anthony Williams | — | Not Voting |
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Yea |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Yea |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Yea |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Yea |
| James Andrew Malone | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Yea |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Yea |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Yea |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Yea |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Nay |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Nay |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Yea |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Yea |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Jarrett Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Picozzi | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 866 do?
- Scheduling Medetomidine as a Schedule III Controlled Substance in PA and Criminalizing the Illicit Possession, with Veterinary Use Exemptions
- Who sponsors SB 866?
- SB 866 is sponsored by Michele Brooks (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), and Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 866?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 866?
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