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HB 3767

Controlled dangerous substances; adding certain substances to Schedules I and IV; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Darcy Jech and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill adds unspecified controlled substances to drug schedules I and IV, increasing criminal penalties and potentially restricting medical access.

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Bill Summary · HB 3767

Legislative bill overview

HB 3767 proposes adding certain controlled dangerous substances to Oklahoma's drug schedules, specifically targeting Schedule I (no accepted medical use) and Schedule IV (accepted medical use with abuse potential) classifications. The bill establishes an effective date for these scheduling changes to take effect in state law.

Why is this important

Drug scheduling directly affects criminal penalties, law enforcement priorities, and medical availability. Adding substances to these schedules increases criminal penalties for possession and distribution while potentially restricting legitimate medical or research use, impacting both the criminal justice system and healthcare providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity unclear: The bill title doesn't identify which substances are being scheduled, making it difficult to assess whether the additions target emerging drugs, known substances, or synthetics with legitimate uses
  • Medical access concerns: Substances added to Schedule IV may restrict physician prescribing authority or pharmaceutical access, potentially affecting pain management or other legitimate treatments
  • Enforcement burden: New scheduling requires law enforcement training, testing capability updates, and prosecution resource allocation that may strain local budgets
  • Timing and withdrawal: The bill's withdrawal from Rules Committee and referral to multiple committees suggests internal disagreement about scope or approach

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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