West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 985: Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 985 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products. Primary sponsor: Darren Thorne (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Thorne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Mike Azinger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 615)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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