South Carolina Kratom Legal Status Update
House Bill 4636 was introduced, proposing to classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance and to repeal the existing South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act, indicating a potential shift from 'RESTRICTED' to 'BANNED'.
South Carolina's kratom status is currently 'RESTRICTED' due to the enactment of the KCPA in July 2025 (Act No. 35). The introduction of Bill 4636 on January 13, 2026, proposes to completely ban kratom by adding it to Schedule I of controlled substances, which would be a significant change from its current regulated status. This legislative action signifies a 'PENDING' status for a potential ban.
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