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IA HF2159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Hess Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 124.204 to add kava (piper methysticum) to the list of Schedule I controlled substances, including all parts of the plant, synthetic equivalents, and any derivatives or preparations
  • First offense possession of kava would be a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year confinement and fines of $430 to $2,560
  • Second offense possession would be an aggravated misdemeanor, carrying up to two years confinement and fines of $855 to $8,540
  • Third or subsequent offenses would constitute a class "D" felony, punishable by up to five years confinement and fines of $1,025 to $10,245
  • Alternative names for kava listed in the bill include ava, intoxicating pepper, kawa kawa, kew, sakau, tonga, and yangona

Legislative Description

A bill for an act designating kava as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 151.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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