HB4640

Relating to drugs and adding a provision relating to the scheduling of crystalline polymorph psilocybin approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Introduced·1/21/26

West Virginia HB4640 updates Schedule I controlled substances to include new synthetic drugs and substances.

West Virginia HB4640 amends Schedule I controlled substances to include a variety of new synthetic drugs and substances. These additions include synthetic opioids, benzodiazepines, cathinones, and other psychoactive compounds. The bill also specifies that crystalline polymorph psilocybin, if approved by the FDA and scheduled by the DEA, can be prescribed, distributed, and marketed. The updated Schedule I list aims to address the evolving landscape of synthetic drugs and their potential for abuse.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 27

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Jan 27

5:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Feb 2

House

On 1st reading, House Calendar

Jan 30

House

Placed on House Calendar

Jan 29

House

On 1st reading, Special Calendar