HB4641
CALL TO ACTION
HEARING: April 2, 2026
Info from GKC
ALERT: 2nd Hearing for SC Kratom Ban (H.4641) — THIS Thursday, April 2nd
The fight is not over. We need a massive grassroots response — show up and be heard.
The House Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee has just scheduled a hearing on H.4641 for Thursday, April 2nd, immediately upon the adjournment of the House. Our message must be unified and crystal clear: Oppose the ban, support the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), and allow the federal government to complete their evaluation and review.
ACTION PLAN
Attend the Hearing & Testify In-Person (PRIORITY)
When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 — starts immediately upon House adjournment (likely 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM or later). We must show up in force this Thursday to ensure they hear us!
Arrive: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (building opens ~8:00 AM; House convenes at 10:00 AM).
1. Where
Blatt Building, Room 516, South Carolina State House complex.
Go directly to Room 516 — sign-up is first-come, first-served, same-day. Wait to be called. Speak for 2–3 minutes using the talking points below. Pro tip: Bring water, snacks, and printed testimony. Parking is limited.
2. Call the Subcommittee Members
Phone calls keep the pressure on. Call each subcommittee member listed below to politely voice your opposition to a blanket ban on H.4641.
3. Submit Written Testimony by Email
Email your written testimony to HJUDGenLaws@schouse.gov — include your name and South Carolina address.
Contact these Representatives immediately — call first, then follow up by email.
Chairman Wm. Weston J. Newton
803-734-3120 WestonNewton@schouse.gov
Rep. Thomas C. “Case” Brittain, Jr.
803-212-6727 CaseBrittain@schouse.gov
Rep. Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers
803-212-6965 RosalynHenderson-Myers@schouse.gov
Rep. Kathy Landing
803-212-6975 KathyLanding@schouse.gov
Rep. Jason S. Luck
803-212-6896 JasonLuck@schouse.gov
Rep. John R. McCravy, III
803-212-6939 JohnMcCravy@schouse.gov
WHAT TO SAY — Testimony, Phone Calls & Emails
Use this structure to guide your phone conversations, written testimony, and emails.
Suggested Subject South Carolina Voter Opposes Blanket Ban in H.4641 — Support Regulation
Salutation “Dear Representative [Last Name] / Members of the Subcommittee,”
Statement of Intent “I am a South Carolina resident writing/calling to respectfully ask you to oppose a blanket ban on kratom in H.4641 and instead support a regulatory amendment.”
The Request & Personal Story
“I urge you to reject a total ban, as prohibition punishes responsible adults who use these botanical products safely. [Insert your personal experience with natural kratom here.]”
The Alternative “Instead of prohibition, we need to strengthen the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) that just took effect last year. Please support an amendment that protects consumers through safety standards and clear labeling, rather than criminalization.”
Distinction of Products
“It is critical to distinguish between natural kratom leaf and novel synthetics. Please ban concentrated synthetic 7-OH, but leave natural kratom leaf legal and regulated. FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary stated: We are not targeting the kratom leaf or ground-up kratom. We are targeting a concentrated synthetic byproduct that is an opioid.”
Closing
“Thank you for your time and for considering the importance of smart regulation over
HB4641 Houser Bill Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-190, Relating To Schedule I Controlled Substances, So As To Add Kratom To The Controlled Substances Listed In Schedule I; And By Repealing Article 20 Of Chapter 53, Title 44 Relating To The South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 – 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-25 – Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger
Action: 2026-03-04 – Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Hearing: Mar 26 @ 9:00 am in Blatt Room 516 See Agenda
The South Carolina House Judiciary Committee for the 2025-2026 session is chaired by Representative Weston Newton.
You can contact the committee office directly at:
Phone:803-734-3120 or via email at HJUDGenLaws@schouse.gov (per GKC) and the committee’s email HJudComm@schouse.gov as shown on the committee page per Chairman Representative Newton. Please use these emails to contact the committee. Tell them to vote NO on HB4641. Instead vote for regulation, HB4648 Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
More information about the committee can be found here.
S0221 Senate Bill Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The “South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act”
Status: Passed on May 19 2025 – 100% progression
Action: 2025-05-19 – Act No. 35
H4030 House Bill Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The “south Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act”
Status: Introduced on February 18 2025 – 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-18 – Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
HB4636 House Bill Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-190, Relating To Schedule I Controlled Substances, So As To Add Kratom To The Controlled Substances Listed In Schedule I; And By Repealing Article 20 Of Chapter 53, Title 44 Relating To The South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 – 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-04 – Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
HB4648 House Bill, modified KCPA, Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-2020, Relating To Kratom Regulation, So As To Change The Description Of What Constitutes A Regulated Kratom Product.
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 – 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-04 – Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M. M.Smith, Davis, Hiott, Forrest, Kirby, Gatch, McGinnis, Herbkersman, Cobb-Hunter, Neese, Hartnett, Whitmire, Hixon, Beach, T. Moore, Luck, Duncan, Ford, Sanders, Yow, Haddon, Pedalino, Willis, Brittain, C.Mitchell, Ligon, Gagnon, Martin, Caskey, Lawson, Guffey, Brewer, Robbins, Vaughan
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Cities and Counties
Mount Pleasant