Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 865: Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 865 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Primary sponsor: Omeria Scott (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Tabled.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeria Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Randy Boyd | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Bubba Carpenter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Josh Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Celeste Hurst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Justin Keen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Steve Lott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 107 |
| Brad Mattox | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Kent McCarty | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Dana McLean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Donnie Scoggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Lance Varner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Beth Waldo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Tabled
- Point of Order - Well Taken
- Point of Order Raised
- Committee Substitute Adopted
- Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
- Referred To Drug Policy