H4641Introduced in the House
Kratom
Introduced by Thomas Pope, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
April 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · April 30, 2026
98
Yes
4
No
22
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ford, Jordan, M.M.Smith, Robbins, Gatch
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon, Hixon
Amended
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ballentine
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-87 Nays-7
Read third time and sent to Senate
Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-4
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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