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SB 3141

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 3141 modifies Hawaii's drug control law; exact changes pending committee review in HHS and Judiciary.

Referred to HHS, JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 3141

Legislative bill overview

SB 3141 relates to modifications of Hawaii's Uniform Controlled Substances Act (UCSA), which governs how the state regulates drugs and controlled substances. The bill was recently introduced and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having passed first reading and been referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Judiciary (JDC) committees. Without access to the specific text, the exact nature of the proposed changes cannot be determined from the available information.

Why is this important

The Uniform Controlled Substances Act is foundational state law that defines criminal penalties, medical licensing requirements, and enforcement protocols for drugs ranging from marijuana to opioids to prescription medications. Any modifications to Hawaii's UCSA could affect criminal justice outcomes, healthcare access, substance abuse treatment policies, and law enforcement priorities across the state. Given ongoing national debates about drug policy reform, decriminalization, and opioid management, changes to this framework have significant public health and criminal justice implications.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific substances being rescheduled or reclassified, and whether changes align with federal drug scheduling or diverge from it
  • Whether modifications increase or decrease criminal penalties, affecting incarceration rates and sentencing disparities
  • Impact on medical cannabis access, telehealth prescribing, or other healthcare delivery methods regulated under the UCSA

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

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