This bill amends Section 50-32-232 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to revise the list of specific dangerous drugs included in Schedule V of controlled substances. The primary change is the addition of gabapentin, also known as 1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid, to the list of substances classified as depressants. This amendment aims to regulate gabapentin due to its potential for misuse and to align it with other controlled substances that have similar effects on the central nervous system.

Additionally, the bill removes the substance pregabalin from the list of depressants while retaining lacosamide and adding gabapentin. The overall intent of the legislation is to enhance public safety by ensuring that substances with potential for abuse are appropriately classified and regulated under Montana law.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-32-232
HB0041_1(1): 50-32-232
HB0041_1(2): 50-32-232
HB0041_1(3): 50-32-232
HB0041_1(4): 50-32-232
HB0041_1(5): 50-32-232
HB0041_1(6): 50-32-232
HB0041_1: 50-32-232
HB0041_2(1): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(10): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(11): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(2): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(3): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(4): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(5): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(6): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(7): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(8): 50-32-232
HB0041_2(9): 50-32-232
HB0041_2: 50-32-232
HB0041_X(1): 50-32-232
HB0041_X(2): 50-32-232
HB0041_X(3): 50-32-232
HB0041_X(4): 50-32-232
HB0041_X(5): 50-32-232
HB0041_X(6): 50-32-232
HB0041_X(7): 50-32-232
HB0041_X(8): 50-32-232
HB0041_X: 50-32-232