Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB497 — Adding kratom to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming amendments to the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substance in the criminal code.

Last action — Died in House Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning controlled substances; adding kratom to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming amendments to the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substance in the criminal code; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701 and 65-4105 and repealing the existing sections.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in House Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Health and Human Services

  3. Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 112-N — CANCELED

  4. Received and Introduced

  5. Final Action - Passed

  6. Committee of the Whole - Be passed

  7. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected

  8. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  9. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected

  10. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  11. Committee of the Whole - Now working on

  12. Withdrawn from and referred to Committee of the Whole

  13. Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare; Rereferred to Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare

  14. Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

  15. Committee Report recommending bill be passed by

  16. Hearing: Monday, February 16, 2026, 8:30 AM — Room 142-S

  17. Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare; Referred to Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare

  18. Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs

  19. Introduced

Sponsors

  • Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Action

Passed 33 Yea · 5 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3501
Republican 30001
Total 33502
% of votes cast 83%13%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Cindy Holscher Democrat Nay
David Haley Democrat Nay
Dinah Sykes Democrat Nay
Ethan Corson Democrat Yea
Marci Francisco Democrat Nay
Oletha Faust Goudeau Democrat Yea
Pat Pettey Democrat Not Voting
Patrick Schmidt Democrat Yea
Silas Miller Democrat Nay
Adam Thomas Republican Yea
Beverly Gossage Republican Yea
Brad Starnes Republican Yea
Brenda Dietrich Republican Yea
Caryn Tyson Republican Yea
Chase Blasi Republican Yea
Craig Bowser Republican Yea
Doug Shane Republican Yea
Elaine Bowers Republican Yea
Jeff Klemp Republican Yea
Joseph Claeys Republican Yea
Kellie Warren Republican Yea
Kenny Titus Republican Yea
Larry Alley Republican Yea
Michael Fagg Republican Yea
Michael Murphy Republican Yea
Mike Argabright Republican Yea
Mike Petersen Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Renee Erickson Republican Yea
Rick Billinger Republican Yea
Rick Kloos Republican Yea
Ronald Ryckman Republican Not Voting
Scott Hill Republican Yea
Stephen Owens Republican Yea
TJ Rose Republican Yea
Tim Shallenburger Republican Yea
Tory Marie Blew Republican Yea
Ty Masterson Republican Yea
Virgil Peck Republican Yea
William Clifford Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB497 do?
AN ACT concerning controlled substances; adding kratom to schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming amendments to the definition of fentanyl-related controlled substance in the criminal code; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701 and 65-4105 and repealing the existing sections.
Who sponsors SB497?
SB497 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare.
What is the current status of SB497?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB497?
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