HB1423Introduced in the House
Relative to the offense of improper influence and making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research.
Introduced by Keith Ammon, District 42-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the offense of improper influence and making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research.
Where it stands
House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1976s (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 2
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 19
Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 7-5; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 33
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted DV 174-158 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 79
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 7
==ROOM CHANGE== Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:35 pm; Senate Calendar 12
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 14
Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 04/16/2026 Senate Journal 9
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 18
Sen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2026-1976s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1976s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1976s (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 2
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