END 7-OH Act
Ban on Synthetic 7-OH (Kratom-Related Compound)
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Bilirakis, aims to ban a lab-made chemical called 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH. It would place this substance on the government's list of most dangerous drugs, known as Schedule I, alongside substances like heroin.
- The ban is strictly for synthetic versions of the chemical created in labs. The bill makes it clear that the natural version found in the kratom plant is still legal and would not be restricted by this specific law.
- This move targets high-potency products often sold in gas stations or smoke shops that use concentrated, man-made versions of the chemical. Lawmakers are concerned these lab-made versions are more addictive and dangerous than the natural plant.
- If passed, companies would be forced to stop making and selling these synthetic products immediately. People caught with the banned synthetic version could face serious legal penalties similar to those for other illegal drugs.
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
END 7-OH Act
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