91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2159: Designating kava as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill designates kava as a schedule I controlled substance. A person possessing kava is guilty of a serious misdemeanor for a first offense. A person who commits a subsequent violation is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor. A person who has previously been convicted two or more times is guilty of a class “D” felony. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than two years and a fine of at least $855 but not more than $8,540. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.
Sponsors
Rep. Megan Jones (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Mental Health Advocacy
In plain words
- January 26, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2159