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Designating kava as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable
Sponsored by Rep. Megan Jones (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Kava would become a controlled substance under this law. People caught with it could face different punishments depending on how many times they have been caught, ranging from misdemeanors to a felony. These penalties include jail time and fines.1
Read the official explanation
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.
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