S0221Introduced in the Senate
South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Introduced by Russell Ott, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act" By Adding Article 20 To Chapter 53, Title 44 So As To Provide For The Regulation Of The Sale Of Kratom Products By Retailers And Processors And To Create Penalties For Violation Of The Provisions Of The Article. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 35
May 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 6, 2025
114
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
123 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 53
Signed By Governor
Effective date 07/11/25
Act No. 35
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