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SB497

Adding kratom to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming amendments to the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substance in the criminal code.

Chamber Passed·3/6/26
Introduced Text

Adds kratom to Schedule I of controlled substances and updates fentanyl-related definitions.

Kansas SB497 adds kratom to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifying it as a controlled substance. The bill also updates the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substances in the criminal code. These changes aim to regulate kratom and ensure consistent enforcement regarding fentanyl and its analogs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–5 · Mar 6
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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5 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:30 PM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

Feb 16

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

House Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 112-N - CANCELED

Mar 6

House

House Received and Introduced

Mar 6

House

House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services