RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT.

HB 1133 updates Hawaii's Uniform Controlled Substance Act (Chapter 329, HRS) to align with recent federal amendments under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. It directly affects state law enforcement, courts, and healthcare providers who handle drug-related cases by ensuring Hawaii's drug classifications and penalties match federal standards. The bill makes technical adjustments to state law without changing penalty levels or adding new restrictions, solely to maintain consistency with federal regulations. As a procedural update, it does not create new policies but ensures Hawaii's legal framework remains compatible with federal requirements. The bill is currently pending in committee for the 2026 session.