Quick Key Takeaways:
- California has shifted into more active statewide enforcement around kratom and 7-OH products
- New York and Nebraska both made meaningful regulatory moves, while Rhode Island’s new framework is now in effect.
- Ohio and Connecticut remain two of the biggest pressure points for broader restrictions.
- Several other states are zeroing in on 7-OH, labeling, age limits, and product testing requirements.
The kratom legal map is always evolving, and lately it’s changing fast. A few states are building consumer-protection frameworks. Elsewhere, lawmakers and agencies are pushing things in a stricter direction, from scheduling efforts to emergency rules and plain old enforcement pressure. So if you check this page to see where things stand, start with these updates.
Biggest Statewide Shifts To Note |
Some States Still in Flux |
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California is the biggest headline. State agencies have taken a firmer enforcement stance and launched crackdowns against kratom and 7-OH products, which makes the market there feel much less settled than it did not long ago. New York also made a real move by passing a 21+ age requirement and new labeling rules, though some of those labeling requirements will phase in later.
Nebraska went the regulation, rather than ban, route when it passed its Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Rhode Island changed course, too: the RI Kratom Act took effect on April 1, 2026, moving the state away from its old controlled-substance approach and into a regulated one.
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Ohio remains one of the most volatile states to watch. Pressure around scheduling and emergency action tied to 7-OH is still very real there, so the legal picture could tighten further. Connecticut is also moving in a restrictive direction after legislation was passed requiring kratom to be designated as a controlled substance.
There are a few other states worth keeping on your radar, too: Florida and Kentucky have both focused on 7-OH scheduling. Missouri has seen a burst of bill activity, agency warnings, and investigations. Texas added another proposal, HB 291, which focuses on testing and tougher age-related rules.
What are the most notable nationwide trends? An increasing focus on alkaloid-specific rules, like 7-OH limits or bans, and expanding local bans in states like CA, IL, MS, TX, and MA.
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Multiple States
| Q2 2026 |
Multiple States |
| Alkaloid-Specific Rules + Local Bans |
Multiple states and cities have expanded local bans on kratom and kratom-derived product sales, including IL, MI, CA, TX, and MA. Many states are also focusing on alkaloid-specific rules, especially 7-OH limits or bans. |
Breaking Federal Kratom Legal Updates
There is no current federal kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal.
| October 25, 2023 |
United States of America |
| Proposed Legislation |
H.R. 5905 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and its Subcommittee on Health. No further action has been taken on the bill. |
| October 6, 2023 |
United States of America |
| Proposed Legislation |
H.R. 5905, also known as the Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill would regulate kratom at the federal level. |
| October 4, 2023 |
United States of America |
| Proposed Legislation |
S. 3039 would launch a federal investigation into the health effects of kratom through federally funded research programs and committees. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but made no further progress before the 118th Congress ended. |
Breaking State Kratom Legal Updates
Alabama
| May 10, 2016 |
State of Alabama |
| Banned |
The alkaloids found in kratom, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, were added to Alabama's controlled substances list as Schedule I substances. This effectively banned kratom products statewide. |
Alaska
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
Arizona
| May 23, 2022 |
State of Arizona |
| Added Regulations |
HB 2601 was signed into law, updating several kratom definitions and adding new regulations to the state's existing kratom law. |
| August 27, 2019 |
State of Arizona |
| Legal, Regulated |
Arizona's HB 2550 enacted the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), making kratom legal in Arizona statewide with common-sense regulations. The bill passed in April 2019 and took effect on this date. |
Arkansas
| April 28, 2025 |
State of Arkansas |
| Proposed Legislation Defeated |
SB 534 was introduced in March 2025 to establish a Kratom Consumer Protection Act and remove kratom's alkaloids from the state's controlled substances list. The bill died in the House on May 5, 2025. |
| April 14, 2023 |
State of Arkansas |
| Added Regulations |
The Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act, a state version of the model Kratom Consumer Protection Act, would remove mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine from Arkansas's controlled substances list. |
| February 1, 2016 |
State of Arkansas |
| Banned |
Kratom's alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, were designated as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning kratom in Arkansas, including its sale and possession. |
California
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level. There are regulations in specific large cities.
| August 15, 2024 |
State of California |
| Proposed Legislation Defeated |
AB 2365 was shelved due to disagreements between advocacy groups, leaving kratom legal but unregulated at the state level. |
| February 12, 2024 |
State of California |
| Proposed Legislation |
AB 2365 was introduced to regulate kratom in California, including specific limits on active alkaloid content. |
| January 15, 2026 |
Los Angeles County |
| Proposed Legislation |
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an advisory directing retailers to remove kratom, 7-OH, and related products from their shelves. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) also warned its licensees that selling these products could lead to disciplinary action, including license suspension. |
Colorado
| January 22, 2025 |
State of Colorado |
| Proposed Legislation |
SB 25-072 would require kratom companies to register every product they sell with the state. Registration would require several certificates and a fee of up to $200. Vendors caught selling unregistered products would face fines that increase with each repeat violation. The bill would also ban synthetic kratom alkaloids and kratom products in which 7-hydroxymitragynine makes up more than 2% of the alkaloid content. |
| July 1, 2024 |
State of Colorado |
| Legal, Regulated |
Regulations for kratom in Colorado took effect on this date under the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), which passed as Senate Bill 22-120 on May 26, 2022. |
Connecticut
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
| February 24, 2026 |
State of Connecticut |
| New Ban |
Connecticut became the seventh state to designate kratom and kratom-derived products as Schedule I substances, effectively banning them statewide. |
| January 27, 2023 |
State of Connecticut |
| Proposed Legislation Defeated |
Kratom was already legal in Connecticut, and SB 920 would have added regulations for the kratom industry. The bill died in committee. |
| January 10, 2023 |
State of Connecticut |
| Proposed Legislation Defeated |
Kratom was already legal in Connecticut, and HB 5134 would have required the Department of Consumer Protection to report on kratom's health effects. The bill died in committee. |
Delaware
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
Florida
| January 20, 2026 |
State of Florida |
| Proposed Permanent 7-OH Ban |
A temporary emergency rule from Florida's attorney general that banned 7-OH was lifted, and the state is now considering a permanent ban. |
| July 1, 2023 |
State of Florida |
| Legal, Regulated |
After months of debate, amendments, and several votes, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act was signed by the governor on June 2, 2023, and took effect on this date. |
Georgia
| May 2, 2024 |
State of Georgia |
| Legal, Regulated |
HB 181, which revised definitions and added new regulations for kratom in Georgia, was signed into law. The law took effect on January 1, 2025, adding to existing city- and county-level bans and restrictions on kratom. |
Hawaii
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
| January 16, 2025 |
State of Hawaii |
| Legal |
HB 717 and SB 463 were introduced to regulate the kratom industry. The bills would have required kratom products to be registered and to meet labeling requirements. Neither advanced during the 2025 session. |
Idaho
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
Illinois
The only current statewide regulation for kratom in Illinois is that no individual under 18 may purchase kratom. However, many cities have their own individual regulations and bans.
| January 7, 2025 |
Village of Godfrey, Illinois |
| Banned |
Village leaders in Godfrey unanimously voted to ban the possession, distribution, and delivery of kratom. |
| June 18, 2024 |
Village of Tinley Park, Illinois |
| Banned |
Tinley Park banned the sale, distribution, and use of kratom. Businesses whose main product is kratom received a 12-month grace period, while those selling it as a secondary product received six months. |
| February 9, 2023 |
State of Illinois |
| Proposed Legislation |
SB 1847, Illinois's version of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, would have regulated kratom statewide. The bill was filed with the Senate Secretary and received a first reading, but it made no further progress. |
Indiana
Kratom has been considered a Schedule 1 substance since 2012. It is currently banned statewide.
| March 6, 2023 |
State of Indiana |
| Proposed Legislation |
HB 1500 would have created legal definitions for kratom in Indiana and placed strict limits on kratom products based on alkaloid content. The bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Technology but made no further progress. |
Iowa
There is no current state regulation or legislation for kratom in Iowa, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
Kansas
There is no current state regulation or legislation for kratom in Kansas, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
| April 30, 2024 |
State of Kansas |
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PROPOSED LEGISLATIONDEFEATED
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HB 2084 was proposed on January 19, 2023. It would implement regulations from the KCPA in the state of Iowa. The bill died on Calendar on this date. |
| April 30, 2024 |
State of Kansas |
| Proposed Legislation Defeated |
HB 2084 was introduced on January 19, 2023, to bring Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) regulations to Kansas. The bill died on the calendar on this date, at the end of the 2023–2024 session. |
Kentucky
| November 5, 2025 |
State of Kentucky |
| Proposed Permanent 7-OH Ban |
Governor Andy Beshear announced that his administration would move to end the sale of 7-OH statewide. |
| January 17, 2024 |
State of Kentucky |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
HB 2084 was proposed on January 19, 2023. It would implement regulations from the KCPA in the state of Iowa. The bill died on Calendar on this date. |
Louisiana
| August 1, 2025 |
State of Louisiana |
| BANNED |
Senate Bill 154 adds kratom and its alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) to the state’s list of Schedule I substances. This law went into effect on August 1, 2025. |
| December 3, 2024 |
UNION PARISH |
| BANNED |
The Union Parish Police Jury voted to ban possession and distribution of kratom in the parish. |
| July 22, 2024 |
Tangipahoa Parish |
| BANNED |
The sale of kratom (or possession with intent to sell) was banned in Tangipahoa Parish. No bans are put on personal ownership or consumption. |
| August 1, 2023 |
State of Louisiana |
| LEGAL |
After passing in both the House of Representatives and Senate, SB94 was signed by the governor on June 26, 2023. This bill did the bare minimum for kratom regulation, making it illegal to buy, sell, or own if you are under the age of 21. It went into effect on this date. |
| June 1, 2023 |
State of Louisiana |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB655, a slightly modified version of the KCPA, was submitted to the Louisiana House of Representatives on May 11. After several amendments, it was passed. However, when sent to the Senate, it was recommitted to the Committee on Health and Welfare on this date. No further progress was made. |
| October 10, 2022 |
Rapides Parish |
| BANNED |
Both sale and ownership of Kratom was banned in Rapides Parish by the Rapides Parish Police Jury. |
| August 18, 2022 |
Ascension Parish |
| BANNED |
The sale of kratom was banned in Ascension Parish. No bans are put on consumption or ownership. |
| March 9, 2020 |
State of Louisiana |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB 523, which would have implemented a version of the KCPA in Louisiana, was prefiled February 28. It was referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare on this date. No further progress was made. |
| May 31, 2019 |
State of Louisiana |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
HR 203 was a formal request for the Louisiana Department of Health to study kratom and suggest appropriate consumer protection regulations. It passed unanimously on May 29 before being presented to the Secretary of State. |
| March 10, 2014 |
State of Louisiana |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB 19 was added to the Interim Calendar of the House of Representatives on January 17. This would have designated Kratom as a Schedule I substance in Louisiana's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law. On this date, it was read and recommitted to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. It was never resubmitted. |
Maine
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Maine.
| April 27, 2017 |
State of Maine |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
LD 1546 was introduced to the Senate on this date. This would have added mitragynine (along with many other substances) to the list of Schedule W substances. It was amended to not include kratom. The bill eventually passed on June 19 with no mention of kratom. |
Maryland
Massachusetts
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Massachusetts.
| August 5, 2024 |
State of Massachusetts |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
H.4985 did the same thing as its predecessor: introduced penalties for vendors selling contaminated kratom. It was received favorably by the Committee on The Judiciary. It was referred to the Committee on House Ways and Means. No further progress has been made yet. |
| April 10, 2024 |
State of Massachusetts |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
H.3762 was referred to the committee on The Judiciary. It would have created penalties for retailers selling contaminated kratom. The reporting date to the Senate was repeatedly postponed until August 5, when it was included in the draft of a new bill: H4985. |
Michigan
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Michigan.
| February 1, 2023 |
State of Michigan |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB 4061 was introduced to the House of Representatives. It would have implemented the KCPA in Michigan. It was referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. No further progress was made. |
Mississippi
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Mississippi.
| April 24, 2025 |
State of Mississippi |
| LEGAL, REGULATED |
HB 1077 was signed by the governor making Mississippi the 15th state to adopt the KCPA. This bill restricts kratom products to consumers that are 21 or older. |
| February 13, 2025 |
State of Mississippi |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB 1121 would have added kratom to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act in Mississippi, effectively banning it. It died on calendar on this day. |
| February 4, 2025 |
Laurel |
| BANNED |
Laurel City Council banned kratom on this day, despite testimonies from citizens about how the plant has helped them. |
Missouri
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Missouri.
| March 30, 2025 |
State of Missouri |
| INVESTIGATIONS + BURST OF BILL ACTIVITY |
There has been a recent deluge of investigations into kratom and kratom-derived products, as well as proposed bill activity, including proposed bans on 7-OH products. |
| January 13, 2022 |
State of Missouri |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
SB 774 was introduced to the Senate. It would have implemented the KCPA in Missouri. It was referred to the S General Laws Committee where the bill died. |
Montana
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Montana.
| January 13, 2022 |
State of Montana |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB 437 was introduced to the Senate. It included a huge swath of revisions to drug laws, including designating kratom a Schedule I substance. The amendment was removed just prior to it being passed and signed into law on May 22, 2022. |
Nebraska
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, meaning kratom is legal in Nebraska.
| June 6, 2025 |
State of Nebraska |
| NEW KCPA PASSED |
Nebraska passed its own Kratom Consumer Protection Act that focuses on consumer safety and industry standards. |
| March 26, 2025 |
STATE OF NEBRASKA |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
Originally submitted on January 14, 2025, LB 230 would adopt a version of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, as well as add regulations for nitrous oxide and changes to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. It is pending the final reading as of this date. |
| January 17, 2025 |
STATE OF NEBRASKA |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
State Senator Loren Lippincott submitted LB 431. This would ban and criminalize kratom possession and distribution. |
| January 4, 2024 |
State of Nebraska |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
LB 972 was introduced to the Unicameral Legislature. It would have designated kratom as a controlled substance and banned selling, purchasing, and possession of kratom statewide. It was indefinitely postponed on April 18, 2024. |
Nevada
| June 16, 2023 |
State of Nevada |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
AB 322 was introduced to the Assembly. It would have banned the sale or use of kratom, with offenses being classified as misdemeanors. Although it passed both the Assembly and the Senate, it was vetoed by the governor on this date. |
New Hampshire
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in New Hampshire.
| January 9, 2021 |
State of New Hampshire |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB333 was introduced to the House of Representatives. It would have implemented the KCPA in New Hampshire. It was retained in Committee on March 9. While some additional subcommittee work was done on the bill, it eventually died in committee. |
New Jersey
There is only an age restriction for kratom purchasing. Kratom is legal in New Jersey for anyone over the age of 18.
| January 8, 2025 |
STATE OF NEW JERSEY |
| ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
The New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (NJ BME) endorsed S1 476, also known as the New Jersey Kratom Consumer Protection Act. In doing so, they opposed S 3359, also known as CJ’s Law, which would have criminalized the manufacturing, sale, and possession of kratom. |
| June 3, 2024 |
State of New Jersey |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
A3359 was introduced to the Senate. It would have criminalized kratom possession, use, and sale in New Jersey. It was immediately referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and no further progress was ever made. |
| March 14, 2024 |
State of New Jersey |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
A4071 was introduced to the Assembly. It would have implemented the KCPA in New Jersey. It was immediately referred to the Assembly Education Committee. No further progress was ever made. |
| February 22, 2024 |
State of New Jersey |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
A3797 was introduced to the Assembly. It would have implemented a statewide ban on kratom possession, use, and sale in New Jersey. It was immediately referred to the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee, then transferred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee. A second reading was done on June 24, but no further progress was ever made. |
New Mexico
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in New Mexico.
New York
There is no current statewide kratom regulation or legislation, meaning kratom is legal in New York. There are age restrictions in certain counties.
| December 22, 2025 |
State of New York |
| ADDED REGULATIONS |
New York added two new regulations that bumped up the age requirement to purchase kratom to 21+ years and tightened labeling rules for kratom products. |
| January 26, 2024 |
State of New York |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
S08401 was introduced to the Senate. It would have prohibited the sale of kratom to individuals under 21. It was immediately referred to Health. No progress was ever made. |
| February 14, 2023 |
State of New York |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
A04376 was introduced to the Assembly. It would have prohibited the sale of kratom to individuals under 21, with civil penalties enacted for violators. It was immediately referred to Health. Its enacting clause was stricken on February 28, killing the bill. |
| February 1, 2023 |
State of New York |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
A02983 was introduced to the Assembly. It would have implemented the KCPA in New York. It was immediately referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection. One year later, it was again referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection. No further progress was ever made. |
| January 4, 2023 |
State of New York |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
S00488 was introduced to the Senate. It would have implemented the KCPA in New York. It was immediately referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee. One year later, it was again referred to the same Committee. No further progress was ever made. |
North Carolina
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in North Carolina.
| January 6, 2025 |
DARE COUNTY |
| PROPOSED RESOLUTION DEFEATED |
The Dare County Board of Commissioners chose not to vote on a resolution that would ban the sale of kratom in Dare County. It will be reworked to effectively regulate kratom in the county |
| January 4, 2023 |
State of North Carolina |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
H563 was introduced to the House of Representatives. It would have designated kratom as a Schedule IV substance, which means it would be regulated the same as cannabis-derived products. It died in Committee after being referred to the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. |
North Dakota
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in North Dakota.
| April 28, 2025 |
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA |
| LEGISLATIVE STUDY |
The North Dakota House passed HB 1566, and the Governor signed it into action on April 28. The bill calls for a legislative management study on the public’s use of kratom and the future implementation of kratom regulations. |
| January 15, 2025 |
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
HB 1101 would have designated mitragynine a Schedule 1 substance, essentially banning it. It was defeated in a House vote on this date. |
Ohio
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Ohio.
| December 12, 2025 |
State of Ohio |
| EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER TO MAKE KRATOM-DERIVED ANALOGUES SCHEDULE I |
Ohio recently took “emergency action” to reschedule certain kratom-derived products as Schedule I substances. This is mainly seen as an attempt to clamp down on 7-OH products. |
| April 5, 2023 |
State of Ohio |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
SB103 was introduced to the Senate. It would have added regulations for the sale of kratom products. It was referred to the Committee of Health on April 19. No further progress was made. |
Oklahoma
| December 30, 2024 |
STATE OF OKLAHOMA |
| PROPOSED NEW REGULATIONS |
SB 183 was introduced. It would add clarifications and specifications to definitions used in existing kratom regulation. |
Oregon
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Oregon.
| March 3, 2022 |
STATE OF OREGON |
| LEGAL, REGULATED |
HB 4010, also known as the Oregon Kratom Consumer Protection Act, goes into effect. |
Pennsylvania
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Pennsylvania.
| April 25, 2023 |
State of Pennsylvania |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
SB614 was introduced to the Senate. It would have prohibited the sale of kratom to individuals under 21, as well as the manufacturing and distribution of unsafe kratom products. It was immediately referred to Health and Human Services. No further progress was ever made. |
Rhode Island
| April 1, 2026 |
State of Rhode Island |
| NEW KCPA-LIKE LAW PASSED |
Rhode Island passed its own “Kratom Act” on April 1st of 2026. This law, which reverses a prior ban, is KCPA-like but stricter in certain key respects. |
| July 3, 2025 |
State of Rhode Island |
| LEGAL, REGULATED |
The Rhode Island Kratom Act (2025-H 5565A, 2025-S 0792A) was signed into law, replacing prohibition with regulation. The law bans adulterated kratom products, requires labeling standards, and restricts sales to individuals 21 and older. Retailers must keep kratom behind the counter. This marks a shift from restriction toward regulated access. |
| June 26, 2024 |
State of Rhode Island |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
H7231 and S2701 were bills submitted to the House of Representatives and Senate respectively. Both would have implemented the KCPA in Rhode Island. It was vetoed by the governor on this day. |
South Carolina
There is only an age restriction for kratom purchasing. Kratom is legal in South Carolina for anyone over the age of 21.
| May 12, 2025 |
State of South Carolina |
| LEGAL, REGULATED |
SB 221 was signed by the Governor on May 12, 2025, to enact a Kratom Consumer Protection Act with age restrictions, labeling standards, and other regulations for consumer safety. This bill went into effect on July 11, 2025. |
| February 6, 2024 |
State of South Carolina |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
H.5043 would implement a version of the KCPA in South Carolina. After its introduction, it was immediately referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs. No further progress has been made. |
| January 18, 2024 |
State of South Carolina |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION |
H.3742 was introduced. It would designate kratom as a Schedule IV substance. It was immediately referred to the Committee on Judiciary in the House of Representatives. Since then, the only updates have been the addition of sponsors. The last update was on February 15, 2024. |
South Dakota
There is only an age restriction for kratom purchasing. Kratom is legal in South Dakota for anyone over the age of 21.
| March 26, 2025 |
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA |
| LEGAL, REGULATED |
Originally submitted on January 16, 2025, HB 1056 would adopt a version of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. It bans synthetic kratom alkaloids, limits 7-hydroxymitragynine content, requires more detailed labeling on packaging regarding kratom’s risks, and more. It was signed into law on this date. |
Tennessee
There is only an age restriction for kratom purchasing. Kratom is legal in Tennessee for anyone over the age of 21.
| April 4, 2023 |
State of Tennessee |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
SB 0370 was filed with the Senate on January 23, then referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 25. It would implement a version of the KCPA in Tennessee. After several months of work, it was vetoed by the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. |
Texas
| August 6, 2025 |
State of Texas |
| PROPOSED REGULATIONS |
Texas has proposed more stringent testing rules and tougher age-related enforcement through the recent HB 291 proposal. |
| April 28, 2025 |
STATE OF TEXAS |
| PENDING LEGISLATION |
Senate Bill 1868 passed the Texas Senate and was referred to the House Public Health Committee. The bill would regulate kratom products, increase civil penalties, and create new criminal offenses related to certain substances. As of this update, the legislation remains under review. |
| September 1, 2023 |
State of Texas |
| LEGAL, REGULATED |
SB 497 added various regulations for kratom producers and distributors, making kratom legal in Texas. It also prohibited the sale of kratom to minors. |
Utah
Vermont
| March 15, 2023 |
State of Vermont |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
S.128 was submitted to the Senate. It would have overturned the state ban and regulated the production and distribution of kratom. It was immediately referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare where it died. Kratom is not legal in Vermont. |
| February 28, 2023 |
State of Vermont |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
H. 425 was submitted to the House of Representatives. It would have overturned the state ban and regulated the production and distribution of kratom. It was immediately referred to the Committee on Human Services. |
Virginia
| January 6, 2025 |
STATE OF VIRGINIA |
| LEGAL |
HB1911, also called the Veterans’ Services Protection Act, prevents sale and distribution of kratom to citizens under the age of 21, as well as mandates the addition of safety/regulatory disclaimers on packaging. |
| April 11, 2024 |
State of Virginia |
| PETITION DEFEATED |
A petition to designate kratom as a Schedule I substance was submitted to the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Health Officials. It received thousands of comments in backlash from concerned kratom advocates. On July 29, the Board announced that it would take no action on the petition. |
Washington
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Washington.
| August 22, 2024 |
State of Washington |
| LEGISLATION PROPOSED |
WSR 24-18-005 prompted Washington legislators to consider registering kratom as a Schedule 1 substance. Written comments were being taken until January 30, 2025, and a listening session was scheduled for February 6, 2025. |
| April 11, 2024 |
State of Washington |
| PRE-PROPOSAL FOR LEGISLATION |
The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee submitted a pre-proposal statement of inquiry to the Department of Health recommending kratom be designated a Schedule I substance. |
West Virginia
Wisconsin
| September 5, 2023 |
State of Wisconsin |
| PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED |
AB 393 was submitted to the Assembly and SB 445 was submitted to the Senate. They would have added a swath of regulations for kratom production and distribution. After almost a year of amendments, they were voted against and killed April 15, 2024. |
| 2014 |
State of Wisconsin |
| BANNED |
Sale, use, and possession of kratom was banned in Wisconsin this year. |
Wyoming
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Wyoming
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