Official Bill Page
South Carolina Legislature – H.4030
Current Status
- Introduced: February 18, 2025
- Referred to: House Judiciary Committee
- No scheduled hearing at this time 4/11/26
What This Bill Does
H.4030, the South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act, would regulate kratom products rather than ban them, but includes several major restrictions:
- Sets minimum age at 18
- Bans synthetic or chemically altered kratom alkaloids
- Prohibits products with more than 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)
- Requires strict labeling rules, including alkaloid content
- Restricts how products are displayed (must be out of reach of minors)
- Creates fines and penalties for violations
The 2% 7-OH cap is the most impactful provision, as it directly affects many extracts and stronger products.
Important Context
- This bill appears stalled in committee
- South Carolina has already passed a similar kratom law (S.221 / Act 35 of 2025)
- That means this bill is not currently the main active threat, but could still be used as a future vehicle
Who to Contact
House Judiciary Committee
- Phone: (803) 734-3120
- Email: HJudComm@schouse.gov
Chairman – Rep. Wm. Weston J. Newton
- Phone: (803) 734-3120
- District: (843) 706-6111
- Contact: send message here
Bill Sponsor – Rep. Don Chapman
- Phone: (803) 212-6919
- Cell: (864) 940-6676
- Contact: send message here
Vice Chair – Rep. Jay Jordan
- Phone: (803) 734-3114
- District: (843) 662-4474
- Contact: send message here
What to Say (Quick Message)
- Oppose arbitrary alkaloid caps (2% 7-OH limit)
- Support reasonable regulation without restricting natural products
- Emphasize consumer safety without overreach
- Suggest we use the Haven Access Regulations instead!
Take Action
Call or email members of the House Judiciary Committee and ask them to:
- Reject unnecessary alkaloid caps
- Focus on safety standards, not potency limits
- Avoid overregulation that pushes consumers to unsafe markets
Sponsors