Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced

HB778 — CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Provides with respect to the possession of Kratom (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last action — Involuntarily deferred in committee.

  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 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • 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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In plain language

This bill addresses the possession of Kratom.

The bill provides regulations regarding the possession of Kratom, a substance that may have legal implications. The specific details and requirements are not available as the bill text is not provided.

Summary

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Provides with respect to the possession of Kratom (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Prefiled.

  2. Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

  3. First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

  4. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

  5. Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Sponsors

  • Beryl Amedee · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Beryl Amedee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 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

Defer Involuntary

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dodie Horton Republican Yea
Doyle Boudreaux Republican Yea
Emily Chenevert Republican Yea
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB778 do?
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Provides with respect to the possession of Kratom (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Who sponsors HB778?
HB778 is sponsored by Beryl Amedee.
What is the current status of HB778?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB778?
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