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LA SB154

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Morris

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine (the active compounds in kratom) to Schedule I of Louisiana's Controlled Dangerous Substances list

  • Adds Mitragyna speciosa (the kratom plant) to the list of prohibited plants under state law

  • Manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute kratom carries penalties of up to $50,000 fine and 1-5 years imprisonment, depending on quantity (under 500 grams vs. 500 grams or more)

  • Simple possession of 20 grams or less carries a maximum $100 fine; possession of more than 20 grams carries up to $500 fine and 6 months jail on first offense, increasing to $1,000 and 6 months for subsequent offenses

  • Repeals R.S. 40:989.3 and takes effect August 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom. (8/1/25)

AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

Last Action

Effective date 8/1/2025.

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice5/7/2025
Judiciary C4/4/2025

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