South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 221: South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 221 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Russell Ott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Act No. 35.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCTS BY RETAILERS AND PROCESSORS AND TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 35
- Effective date 07/11/25
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 53
- Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
- Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
- Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Amended
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Introduced and read first time
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