Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors
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HF612 — A bill for an act relating to the regulation of kratom, and making penalties applicable.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 439.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 10% · 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.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to the regulation of kratom, and making penalties applicable.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2025 8:30AM RM 19.

  3. Subcommittee: Dieken, Kressig and Wengryn. H.J. 442.

  4. Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 439.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety health-insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF612 do?
A bill for an act relating to the regulation of kratom, and making penalties applicable.
Who sponsors HF612?
HF612 is sponsored by Brett Barker (Republican).
What is the current status of HF612?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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