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HB968Introduced in the House

Controlled substances; mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) are Schedule I; provide

Introduced

Introduced by Rick Townsend, District 179

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) are Schedule I controlled substances; to repeal provisions relating to the regulation of kratom; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

March 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. House Hopper

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Second Readers

  4. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

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