SC won’t put more restrictions on psychoactive herb this year, but effort will continue

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,335

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — A bill banning the use of a drug some state representatives called “gas station heroin” during an impassioned debate stalled in the Senate on Thursday, ending its chances of becoming law this year.

But senators said to expect the issue to come up again next year. Just three days remain in the 2026 regular session.

A law passed last year barred stores from selling kratom to anyone under 21. The law …

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