Kansas HB2365: Adding and removing certain substances in schedules I, III and IV of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming changes to the criminal code definition of fentanyl-related controlled substances

What the bill says

An act concerning controlled substances; adding and removing certain substances in schedule I, III and IV of the uniform controlled substances act; making conforming changes to the criminal code definition of fentanyl-related controlled substances; amending K.S.A. 65-4109 and K.S.A. 21-5701, 65-4105 and 65-4111 and repealing the existing sections.

From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:

AN ACT concerning controlled substances; adding and removing certain substances in schedule I, III and IV of the uniform controlled substances act; making conforming changes to the criminal code definition of fentanyl-related controlled substances; amending K.S.A. 65-4109 and K.S.A. 21-5701, 65-4105 and 65-4111 and repealing the existing sections. Section 1. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701 is hereby amended to read as follows: 21-5701. As used in K.S.A. 21-5701 through 21-5717, and amendments thereto: (a) "Controlled substance" means any drug, substance or immediate precursor included in any of the schedules designated in K.S.A. 65-4105, 65-4107, 65-4109, 65-4111 and 65-4113, and amendments thereto. (b) (1) "Controlled substance analog" means a substance that is intended for human consumption, and at least one of the following: (A) The chemical structure of the substance is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance listed in or added to the schedules designated in K.S.A. 65-4105 or 65-4107, and amendments thereto; (B) the substance has a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system substantially similar to the stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled substance included in the schedules designated in K.S.A. 65-4105 or 65-4107, and amendments thereto; or (C) with respect to a particular individual, such individual represents or intends the substance to have a stimulant, …

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Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Approved by Governor on Friday, April 10, 2026
2. April 9, 2026: Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
3. April 9, 2026: Reengrossed on Sunday, March 29, 2026
4. March 27, 2026: Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 76, Nay 49
5. March 26, 2026: Conference committee report now available
6. March 26, 2026: Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 34, Nay 5, Absent 1
7. March 25, 2026: Conference Committee Report agree to disagree adopted; Rep. Will Carpenter , Rep. Ron Bryce and Rep. Susan Ruiz appointed as second conferees
8. March 25, 2026: Conference Committee Report agree to disagree adopted; Sen. Beverly Gossage , Sen. William Clifford and Sen. Cindy Holscher appointed as second conferees
9. March 25, 2026: Conference committee report now available
10. March 20, 2025: Motion to accede adopted; Senator Gossage , Senator Clifford and Senator Holscher appointed as conferees

Votes

• Conference Committee Report was adopted (March 27, 2026): 76 yea, 49 nay, passed
• Adopt CCR (March 26, 2026): 34 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Emergency Final Action As Amended (March 19, 2025): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Action - Passed as amended (February 20, 2025): 121 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2365?

HB2365 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Adding and removing certain substances in schedules I, III and IV of the uniform controlled substances act and making conforming changes to the criminal code definition of fentanyl-related controlled substances.

What does HB2365 do?

In its own words: An act concerning controlled substances; adding and removing certain substances in schedule I, III and IV of the uniform controlled substances act; making conforming changes to the criminal code definition of fentanyl-related controlled substances; amending K.S.A. 65-4109 and K.S.A. 21-5701, 65-4105 and 65-4111 and repealing the existing sections.

What is the status of HB2365?

Signed into law as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor on Friday, April 10, 2026 (April 10, 2026).

Where is the official record for HB2365?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2365/