HB 641 Summary

• Adds synthetic cannabinoids to Schedule I controlled substances with detailed chemical structure definitions to capture various formulations and analogues used in illicit drugs.

• Expands Schedule I hallucinogenic substance listings to include additional cathinones (mephedrone, methylone, MDPV) and stimulants with new chemical variants.

• Broadens criminal penalties by classifying possession of any synthetic cannabinoid as a Class C felony (or Class A misdemeanor for small amounts), removing previous specific chemical exemptions.

• Adds cocaine base to the list of controlled substances subject to enhanced penalties when distributed near parks, making such distribution a Class A felony.

• Updates controlled substance analogue definitions to treat all Schedule I analogues and homologues uniformly as Schedule I substances, and establishes procedures for ephedrine/pseudoephedrine sales tracking including electronic logging requirements and age restrictions.