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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-190, Relating To Schedule I Controlled Substances, So As To Add Kratom To The Controlled Substances Listed In Schedule I; And By Repealing Article 20 Of Chapter 53, Title 44 Relating To The South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
AI Summary
This bill makes significant changes to the regulation of kratom in South Carolina by adding it to Schedule I of controlled substances, which are substances with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. This reclassification means that possessing, manufacturing, or distributing kratom will now be illegal under state law. Additionally, the bill repeals the South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which previously established regulations for kratom products, such as age restrictions for sale and standards for product purity and labeling. By removing these consumer protections and classifying kratom as a controlled substance, the bill effectively prohibits its sale and use within the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Tommy Pope (R)*,
Don Chapman (R),
Adam Duncan (R),
Greg Ford (R),
Gil Gatch (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Jay Jordan (R),
John Lastinger (R),
David Martin (R),
John McCravy (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Robby Robbins (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Joe White (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary (on 04/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4641&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4641_20260415.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H4641 2026-01-13 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4641%202026-01-13%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4641_20251217.htm |
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