Mississippi Uniform Controlled Substance Analog Act; create.
HB 1590 creates Mississippi's "Controlled Substance Analog Act," treating substances designed to mimic the effects of Schedule I or II controlled drugs (like synthetic opioids or stimulants) as Schedule I drugs themselves. It makes it illegal to manufacture, distribute, sell, possess with intent to distribute, or advertise such substances as producing effects similar to banned drugs. The bill provides specific evidence for proving "intent for human consumption" (e.g., marketing claims, chemical structure) and aligns penalties with existing Schedule I violations. This directly affects manufacturers, sellers, and marketers of these mimic substances, who now face the same legal consequences as those dealing with traditional Schedule I drugs.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Drug Policy
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Beth Waldo
RRepublican
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