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HB680

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AN ACT relating to controlled substances.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to establish the criminal offense of unlawful possession of a controlled substance on hospital property as a Class D felony unless a higher penalty applies; require hospitals to display signs regarding unlawful possession; amend KRS 218A.1415 to change the name of the crime of possession of a controlled substance to unlawful possession of a controlled substance; remove controlled substance analogues, methamphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, phencyclidine, gamma hydroxybutric acid, and flunitrazepam from unlawful possession of a controlled substance in the first degree; establish possession of a controlled substance on hospital property as a Class D felony unless a higher penalty applies; amend KRS 218A.1416 to add controlled substance analogues, methamphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, phencyclidine, gamma hydroxybutyric acid, and flunitrazepam to unlawful possession of a controlled substance in the second degree; amend KRS 218A.133, 218A.1417, 218A.202, 218A.205, 218A.275, and 218A.500 to conform.

Crimes and PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureDrugs and MedicinesHealth and Medical ServicesCorrections Impact

Introduced: February 19, 2026

Last action: February 26, 2026

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Legislative History

Feb 19, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 19, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 26, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

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Mike Clines

Representative · House District 068

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