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KS SB497
KS SB497Adding kratom to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming amendments to the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substance in the criminal code.
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning controlled substances; adding kratom to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming amendments to the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substance in the criminal code; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701 and 65- 4105 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to add kratom and delta-8 THC to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, which is a classification for drugs with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in treatment. The bill amends existing Kansas statutes, specifically K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701 and 65-4105, to reflect these changes and repeals the previous versions of these sections. In essence, this legislation aims to control these substances by placing them in the most restrictive category of controlled substances, similar to drugs like heroin and LSD, thereby making their possession, manufacture, and distribution illegal under state law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Health and Welfare (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb497/ |
| Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_sb497_s_3838.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_sb497_00_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb497_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb497_00_0000.pdf |
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