The bill amends various sections of the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act, specifically K.S.A. 65-4109 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701, 65-4105, and 65-4111, to update the classifications of controlled substances in schedules I, III, and IV. It includes the deletion of specific substances such as Acetyl fentanyl and Alpha-methyl butyryl fentanyl, while introducing new substances like Acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl and AH-7921. The bill also clarifies definitions related to controlled substances, including "fentanyl-related controlled substances," and repeals outdated sections to ensure that the legal framework remains relevant and effective in addressing current drug-related issues.

Additionally, the bill expands the definitions and classifications of various substances, including anabolic steroids, and allows for exemptions of certain compounds that do not have stimulant or depressant effects. It streamlines the language regarding tetrahydrocannabinols and specifies that materials containing fentanyl-related substances are subject to regulation unless they meet specific exemptions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulation of controlled substances, ensuring public safety while accommodating legitimate medical uses. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-4109, 21-5701, 65-4105, 65-4111