HB4459Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to Kratom
IntroducedHouse Health & Human Resources
Introduced by Scot Heckert, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to make kratom a Schedule I controlled substance.
Where it stands
To House Health and Human Resources
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Health and Human Resources
To House Public Health
Markup Discussion
To House Health and Human Resources
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