Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

HB 1712 would add kratom to Mississippi's Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifying it as a regulated substance with moderate abuse potential and accepted medical uses. This change would directly affect anyone selling, buying, or using kratom products in Mississippi, subjecting them to state drug regulations. The bill amended Mississippi Code § 41-29-117 to include kratom within Schedule III's provisions, which governs controlled substances like certain stimulants and depressants. The bill was referred to relevant committees but died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.