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KS SB497
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Health and Welfare
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701 and 65-4105 to incorporate these scheduling changes
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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