Louisiana SB 154 amends UCDSL to add kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) to Schedule I and creates new kratom possession/production/distribution offense

Louisiana Senate Bill 154 amends the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law to add Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) to Schedule I (R.S. 40:964) and creates new R.S. 40:966.1 establishing prohibitions on possession, cultivation/production, and distribution of kratom/kratom products. The bill also repeals R.S. 40:989.3. Compliance teams supporting regulated/pharmacy/healthcare and enforcement stakeholders should update controlled-substance screening, controlled items lists, and related SOPs/training to reflect kratom’s Schedule I status and the new standalone offense structure and penalties.