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OK SB1257

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Warren Hamilton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to Schedule I controlled substances and expands the definition of "marijuana" to include tetrahydrocannabinols, synthetic equivalents, and derivatives with similar chemical structure and pharmacological activity

  • Removes tetrahydrocannabinols from Schedule III controlled substances and removes glutethimide from Schedule III

  • Modifies the definition of "tetrahydrocannabinols" to clarify it includes all chemically synthesized substances emulating THC from marijuana, specifically including tetrahydrocannabinols derived from industrial hemp

  • Updates testing standards for industrial hemp to require combined delta-9 THC and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid concentration not exceed 0.3% on dry-weight basis using post-decarboxylation or similar methods

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; modifying classification of certain substances. Effective date.

Last Action

First Reading

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2026

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