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Introduced
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Passed
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:964(Schedule I)(G), to enact R.S. 40:966.1 and 989.2(C)(5)(m), and to repeal R.S. 40:989.3, relative to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law; to add 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine to Schedule I; to prohibit the possession, production, or distribution of kratom; to provide definitions; to provide penalties; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill criminalizes the possession, production, and distribution of kratom, a substance derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree that contains the compounds 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine. The legislation adds these compounds to Schedule I of controlled substances and defines kratom as any substance containing these compounds or derived from the Mitragyna speciosa tree. The bill establishes specific penalties for different quantities of kratom: for manufacturing or distributing less than 500 grams, offenders can be fined up to $50,000 and imprisoned for 1-3 years, while those dealing with 500 grams or more face potentially higher penalties of 1-5 years imprisonment. For possession, the penalties vary based on quantity: possessing 20 grams or less results in a fine up to $100, while possessing more than 20 grams on a first offense can lead to a $500 fine and up to six months in jail. Subsequent offenses for possession of more than 20 grams carry increased penalties, including fines up to $1,000 and potential imprisonment. The bill also adds the Mitragyna speciosa plant to the list of prohibited plants, effectively making kratom illegal in Louisiana effective August 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (45)
Jay Morris (R)*,
Roy Adams (D),
Tony Bacala (R),
Adam Bass (R),
Michael Bayham (R),
Rhonda Butler (R),
Dewith Carrier (R),
Stewart Cathey (R),
Heather Cloud (R),
Kimberly Coates (R),
Patrick Connick (R),
Vincent Cox (R),
Daryl Deshotel (R),
Phillip DeVillier (R),
Jason DeWitt (R),
Kellee Dickerson (R),
Michael Echols (R),
Rick Edmonds (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Gabe Firment (R),
Bryan Fontenot (R),
Troy Hebert (R),
Cameron Henry (R),
Stephanie Hilferty (R),
Dodie Horton (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Jacob Landry (R),
Shane Mack (R),
Jack McFarland (R),
Dixon McMakin (R),
Patrick McMath (R),
Pat Moore (D),
Chuck Owen (R),
Rodney Schamerhorn (R),
Laurie Schlegel (R),
Joe Stagni (R),
Jeremy Stine (R),
Kirk Talbot (R),
Sylvia Taylor (D),
Francis Thompson (R),
Chris Turner (R),
Debbie Villio (R),
William Wheat (R),
Roger Wilder (R),
Glen Womack (R),
Last Action
Effective date 8/1/2025. (on 06/04/2025)
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