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S0221 & H4030 KCPA passed Senate, stalled in House
HB4636 ban The core objective of this bill is to reclassify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance.
HB4648 Code to refine what constitutes a “regulated kratom product”, modified KCPA
CALL-TO-ACTION
HB4641 Schedule I Classification: It amends Section 44-53-190
Status: Engrossed on April 30 2026 – 50% progression
Action: 2026-04-30 – Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Pending: Senate Medical Affairs Committee
Hearing: May 6 @ 9:00 am in Gressette Room 209
Hearing: May 6 @ 11:00 am in Gressette Room 209
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Times: 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Location: Gressette Building, Room 209, Columbia, SC
If you intend to speak or submit comments in person, you must follow the committee’s registration protocol:
Requirement: Use the official sign-up form provided by the committee.
Deadline: Register by NOON on Monday, May 4th using the official sign-up form. Their sign-up for is through Google Docs.
Note: You will get three minutes to speak.
Written Remarks: You can submit written testimony electronically to the email address above or mail it to the Medical Affairs Committee at PO Box 142, 412 Gressette Building, Columbia, SC 29202.
EMAIL THE COMMITTEE → smedicomm@scsenate.gov
CALL 803-212-6700 Senate Medical Affairs main line
Written Remarks: You can submit written testimony electronically to the email address above or mail it to the Medical Affairs Committee at PO Box 142, 412 Gressette Building, Columbia, SC 29202.
EMAIL THE COMMITTEE → smedicomm@scsenate.gov
CALL 803-212-6700 Senate Medical Affairs main line
Written Remarks: You can submit written testimony electronically to the email address above or mail it to the Medical Affairs Committee at PO Box 142, 412 Gressette Building, Columbia, SC 29202.
Committee Members Contact List
| Member Name | Phone Number | Email Address |
| Danny Verdin (Chair) | (864) 984-4129 | DannyVerdin@scsenate.gov |
| Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. | (864) 489-3766 | harveypeeler@scsenate.gov |
| Brad Hutto | (803) 212-6140 | bradhutto@scsenate.gov |
| Shane R. Martin | (864) 804-8499 | Shane@senatormartin.com |
| Thomas C. Alexander | (803) 212-6220 | thomasalexander@scsenate.gov |
| Tom Davis | (803) 212-6080 | tomdavis@scsenate.gov |
| Thomas D. “Tom” Corbin | (864) 834-9915 | TomCorbin@scsenate.gov |
| Margie Bright Matthews | (803) 212-6016 | margiebrightmatthews@scsenate.gov |
| Michael W. Gambrell | (803) 212-6032 | mikegambrell@scsenate.gov |
| Richard J. Cash | (864) 505-2130 | richardcash@scsenate.gov |
| Billy Garrett | (803) 212-6032 | billygarrett@scsenate.gov |
| Ronnie A. Sabb | (803) 212-6024 | ronniesabb@scsenate.gov |
| Deon T. Tedder | (803) 212-6132 | deontedder@scsenate.gov |
| Josh Kimbrell | (803) 212-6108 | joshkimbrell@scsenate.gov |
| Tom Hernandez | (803) 212-6024 | tomhernandez@scsenate.gov |
| Matthew W. “Matt” Leber | (803) 212-6032 | mattleber@scsenate.gov |
| Jeff Zell | (803) 212-6040 | jeffzell@scsenate.gov |
Note: When emailing, ensure you include the bill number (HB 4641) in your subject line to ensure your comments are correctly filed for the hearing record.
Subject: Constituent Opposition to HB 4641 – Please Support HB 4648/S 0221 Instead
Dear Senator [Member Last Name],
I am writing to you today as a concerned constituent to respectfully urge you to oppose HB 4641, which seeks to classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance. While I understand the committee’s goal of ensuring public safety, a total ban would remove access to a botanical product that many South Carolinians rely on for their well-being.
Instead of criminalization, I urge the committee to support sensible regulation. South Carolina has already seen progress with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), specifically through S 0221 and HB 4030.
Rather than a ban, regulation ensures:
- Product Purity: Protecting consumers from contaminated or adulterated products.
- Age Restrictions: Ensuring these products are only available to adults 18 or 21 and older.
- Labeling Standards: Requiring clear ingredient lists and usage guidelines.
- Tax Revenue: Maintaining a legal, regulated market that contributes to the state economy.
A ban via HB 4641 would unfortunately create an unregulated underground market and penalize law-abiding citizens. I ask that you protect consumer rights and public health by favoring the regulatory framework provided in the KCPA and HB 4648 instead of a Schedule I classification.
Thank you for your time and for your service to the people of South Carolina.
[Be sure to include your story on how kratom helps you, a friend or a family member.]
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
Cities and Counties
Mount Pleasant
PAST HEARING INFORMATION
HB4641 CALL TO ACTION
HEARING: April 2, 2026
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