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KS SB497

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Public Health and Welfare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds kratom (specifically mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) to Schedule I of Kansas's Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifying it alongside heroin, LSD, and other substances deemed to have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use

  • Updates the definition of "fentanyl-related controlled substance" in the criminal code to reflect the new numbering after kratom compounds are inserted into the schedule

  • Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701 and 65-4105 to incorporate these scheduling changes

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/6/2026
Public Health and Welfare2/24/2026
Ways and Means2/19/2026
Public Health and Welfare2/10/2026
Federal and State Affairs2/9/2026

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