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H 4641 — Kratom
Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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20 sponsors
20 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LISTED IN SCHEDULE I; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 20 OF CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
10 added · 66 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill H 4641 now includes kratom in the list of Schedule I controlled substances in South Carolina, meaning it will be treated similarly to other drugs classified as more dangerous or illegal. Additionally, the previous South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act has been repealed, which means there are no specific regulations protecting its sale or use. This change is significant because it could lead to stricter penalties associated with kratom and limit its accessibility for consumers.
2025-2026 Bill 4641 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Dec.
15,17, 2026)2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4641Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Aprilbill 15, 2026TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LISTED IN SCHEDULE I;
4641 Introduced by Reps.
Pope, Gilliam, Wooten, Oremus, Chapman, McCravy, B.
Newton, Martin, White, Schuessler, Ford, Jordan, M.
M.
Smith, Robbins, Gatch, Duncan and Lastinger S.
Printed 4/15/26--H.
Read the first time January 13, 2026 ________ The committee on House Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (H.
4641) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 44-53-190, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to add kratom to the controlled substances, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
SECTION 1. Section 44-53-2020(A) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
(A) It is unlawful for a kratom processor or kratom retailer to:
(1) distribute, dispense, or sell any kratom product to any individual under twenty-one years of age; or (2) prepare, manufacture, distribute, dispense, or sell any kratom product that:
(a) is adulterated with a dangerous non-kratom substance that affects the quality or strength of the product to such a degree that it may injure a consumer;
(b) contains a poisonous or otherwise harmful non-kratom ingredient including, but not limited to, any substance listed in Section 44-53-190, 44-53-210, 44-53-230, 44-53-250, or 44-53-270;
(c) contains a fully synthetic alkaloid including, but not limited to, fully synthetic mitragynine, fully synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine, or any other fully synthetically derived compound of the plant mitragyna speciosa;
(d) contains levels of residual solvents higher than the standards set forth in Chapter 467 of the U.S.
Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF); or (e) does not meet the labeling requirements established pursuant to Section 44-53-2030 and a regulation promulgated to implement the provisions of that section.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
W.
NEWTON for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LISTED IN SCHEDULE I;
----XX---- This web page was last updated on AprilDecember 15,17, 20262025 at 07:1201:11 PM
Action History
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-4
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Roll call Yeas-87 Nays-7
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Read second time
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Amended
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ballentine
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Debate adjourned
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). McCravy, Duncan, Beach, Cromer, Gilreath, Edgerton, Long, Burns, Ford
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Amended
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon, Hixon
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ford, Jordan, M.M.Smith, Robbins, Gatch
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope · Primary
- Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam · Primary
- Representative Chris Wooten · Primary
- Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus · Primary
- Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman · Primary
- Representative John R. McCravy III · Primary
- Representative Brandon Newton · Primary
- Representative David Martin · Primary
- Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White · Primary
- Carla M. Schuessler · Primary
- Jr. Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan · Primary
- Representative Robby Robbins · Primary
- Representative Gil Gatch · Primary
- Representative Adam L. Duncan · Primary
- Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon · Primary
- Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon · Primary
- Representative Nathan Ballentine · Primary
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith · Primary
- Representative Greg Ford · Primary
- Jr. Representative John T. Lastinger · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →20 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 7 voted No
Sponsors (20)
- Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope
- Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam
- Representative Chris Wooten
- Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus
- Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman
- Representative John R. McCravy III
- Representative Brandon Newton
- Representative David Martin
- Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White
- Carla M. Schuessler Republican
- Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr.
- Representative Robby Robbins
- Representative Gil Gatch Voted No
- Representative Adam L. Duncan
- Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon
- Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon
- Representative Nathan Ballentine
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith
- Representative Greg Ford
- Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (150)
150 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 150 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 96 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 3% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 84 | 6 | 0 | 29 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 86 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
| % of votes cast | 70% | 6% | 0% | 24% |
How each member voted (123)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 4641 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LISTED IN SCHEDULE I; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 20 OF CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
- Who sponsors H 4641?
- H 4641 is sponsored by Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative David Martin, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative Greg Ford, and Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr..
- What is the current status of H 4641?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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