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AN ACT relating to the regulation of psychoactive substances.

Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

KY HB 895 · House Bill · 2026RS

Stage
Introduced
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House
Latest action
Mar 11, 2026

What it does

Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to establish the Department of Psychoactive Substances; define terms; make the department responsible for the oversight, regulation, and enforcement of cannabis, kratom, and designated hemp products; grant the department jurisdiction over regulated products and regulated adult-use products, which are a type of regulated products that include lawful products with psychoactive effects meant for human consumption; set out the functions, powers, and duties of the department, including the creation of a Regulated Products Control Board; establish hemp and kratom divisions within the department and the categories for licensure; authorize the…

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  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Mar 11, 2026

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