Bill > HB1614

This bill adds 7-hydroxymitragynine, a substance derived from the kratom plant, to Schedule I of Missouri's controlled substances list. The bill specifies that 7-hydroxymitragynine will be scheduled when concentrated at a level above 400 parts per million on a dry-weight basis. Schedule I substances are defined as those with a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. By placing this substance in Schedule I, the bill effectively makes it illegal to possess, distribute, or manufacture, with potentially significant criminal penalties. The addition of 7-hydroxymitragynine reflects growing concerns about the potential risks associated with kratom and its concentrated extracts, despite arguments from some advocates about its potential therapeutic uses. This change is part of the state's ongoing efforts to regulate substances that are perceived to pose significant public health and safety risks.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1614&year=2026&code=R