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HB 863MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Bill HB 863 Proposes Adding Kratom to Schedule III Controlled Substances

Original title: Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Last action · February 3, 2026: 02/03 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Jay McKnight

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 863 amends Section 41-29-117 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to classify kratom, specifically containing and , as a starting July 1, 2026. The bill died in committee during the 2026 session.

Why it matters

The measure would impose strict state-level regulatory controls and potential criminal penalties on the possession, distribution, and sale of kratom products by adding them to the controlled substances list.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Kratom consumers and vendors

Their ability to legally purchase, possess, or distribute kratom in Mississippi would be restricted if the substance is classified under Schedule III.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 863 do?

It proposes adding kratom ( and ) to Schedule III of the Mississippi Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Did this bill become law?

No, the bill died in committee during the 2026 legislative session.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 3, 2026House
02/03 (H) Died In Committee
Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee
01/16 (H) Referred To Business and Commerce;Drug Policy

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Food and Drug Administration, Mississippi Legislature

otherUniform Controlled Substances Act“Statutory act amended by the bill”Map →

OrganizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency referenced regarding approved drug products”Map →

OrganizationMississippi Legislature“Legislative body that considered the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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