OklahomaOklahoma law classifies listed drugs under controlled-substance schedules
Starting November 1, 2026, Oklahoma’s controlled-substance law will use the listed Schedule I and Schedule III classifications and related exceptions.
What it does
Schedule I covers the named substances and broad chemical groups listed in the act, with exceptions for some industrial products and federally approved prescription drugs.
Schedule III covers the listed drugs, steroids, ketamine, and limited narcotic preparations, while exempting certain livestock, medical, and mixed products.
Argument forClear schedule lists could help prescribers, pharmacies, manufacturers, and law enforcement identify which rules apply to named substances and chemical groups.
Argument againstBroad chemical-group listings could subject products containing related compounds to strict controls, even when their exact substance is not named.
More detail
Oklahoma law treats the substances and chemical groups listed in Schedule I as controlled substances under the state law. The list covers named drugs, hallucinogens, synthetic cannabinoids, and related chemical groups. Materials are excluded when the law specifically excepts them or places them in another schedule. Listed industrial uses of certain chemicals are excluded from all schedules. The Director may exempt certain legitimate industrial products after notice and a hearing. Certain federally approved prescription drugs are excluded unless the State Board of Pharmacy takes action. These Schedule I provisions apply beginning November 1, 2026.
Oklahoma law treats the substances listed in Schedule III as controlled substances under the state law. The list includes certain approved GHB drugs, steroids, ketamine, and other named substances, along with limited narcotic preparations. Livestock implants regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration are exempt. The Board of Pharmacy may exempt some mixtures when other ingredients reduce the risk of abuse. Certain hormone products and steroid combinations are exempt. These Schedule III provisions apply beginning November 1, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 29Approved by Governor Kevin Stitt 05/20/2026Became Law
- May 14Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Vote recorded Fourth Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 14Signed, returned to Senate
- May 14Enrolled, to House
- May 14Referred for enrollment
- May 14Measure passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 7Major
- May 14HAs adoptedMajor
- Apr 29HAs read
- Apr 29Engrossed, signed, to SenateMajor
- Apr 28Referred for engrossment
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 28Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 13Major
- Apr 28General Order
- Apr 16CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Health and Human Services Oversight CommitteeMinor
- Apr 15
- Vote recorded Health And Human Services Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 8Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled SubstancesMinor
- Vote recorded Alcohol, Tobacco And Controlled Substances Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 30Referred to Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled SubstancesMinor
- Mar 30Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services OversightMinor
- Feb 26First ReadingMinor
- Feb 26Engrossed to HousePassed House
- Feb 25Referred for engrossment
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 25Measure passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 3Passed Senate
- Feb 25General Order, Considered
- Feb 12Placed on General Order
- Feb 10Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author)
- Vote recorded Public Safety. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 10Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filedMinor
- Feb 3Second Reading referred to Public SafetyMinor
- Feb 2Authored by Senator Hamilton
- Feb 2First ReadingIntroduced
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