Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 309: Controlled Substances
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 309 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Controlled Substances. Primary sponsor: Rachel Plakon (Republican), Doug Bankson (Republican), Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Justice Budget Subcommittee. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 432 (Ch. 2026-148).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Controlled Substances; Excepts from list of Schedule I controlled substances certain xylazine animal drug products approved by United States Food & Drug Administration & used for certain purposes; provides criminal penalties & requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment if person sells, manufactures, or delivers or possesses with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver xylazine; creates offense of trafficking in xylazine; provides criminal penalties & requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment & fines based on quantity of controlled substance involved in offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Plakon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Doug Bankson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Criminal Justice Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Justice Budget Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Linda Chaney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Nan Cobb | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| J.J. Grow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 432 (Ch. 2026-148)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill released to House Calendar
- Reported out of Judiciary Committee
- Favorable by Judiciary Committee
- Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
- Now in Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee
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