MS HB13

Kratom (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) would be added to Schedule III of Mississippi's Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifying it alongside substances like ketamine, anabolic steroids, and certain codeine preparations.

The bill amends Section 41-29-117 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to include kratom and its salts, isomers, sulfate, free acid, or derivatives as controlled substances.

Schedule III classification means kratom would be subject to prescription requirements and penalties for unauthorized possession, distribution, or manufacturing under state drug laws.

The legislation is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Note: The bill's title references prescription drug importation, but the actual content (committee substitute) addresses kratom scheduling instead.