HB 778·LA·house
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Provides with respect to the possession of Kratom (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
FailedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Beryl Amedée (R)
Latest Action
Involuntarily deferred in committee.
May 19, 2026
Summary
The bill adds natural and synthetic kratom to Louisiana’s Schedule I list, making it illegal to possess, manufacture, sell, or distribute. Penalties range from small fines for tiny personal amounts to up to $50,000 and several years in prison for larger quantities or for producing synthetic variants. It also bans products that exceed specific alkaloid concentration limits.
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