The legal landscape surrounding kratom in the United States is constantly evolving, with states and cities both implementing either new regulations for legal kratom use or banning all kratom products. It can be next to impossible to keep up.
As passionate advocates for the regulation of kratom in our country, we want to make sure our community has easy access to the latest kratom legal updates. Explore our timeline and see what’s going on with kratom in your local area, from passing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) in various states to bills banning kratom entirely.
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 is referred to the Subcommittee on Health and House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Although the bill is not dead, there are no further updates.
October 6, 2023
United States of America
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
H.R. 5905, also known as the Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act, was submitted to the House of Representatives. This would regulate kratom at a federal level.
October 4, 2023
United States of America
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
S. 3039 would start a federal investigation into the health effects of kratom, consisting of federally funded research programs and committees. It was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Although the bill isn’t dead, no further progress was made.
Breaking State Kratom Legal Updates
Alabama
May 10, 2016
State of Alabama
BANNED
The alkaloids found in kratom (such as mitragynine) were placed on the controlled substances list of Alabama. This effectively banned kratom products across the entire state.
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, replacing various kratom definitions and adding increased regulations to current kratom legislature.
August 27, 2019
State of Arizona
LEGAL, REGULATED
Arizona bill HB 2550 passed the KCPA and made kratom legal in Arizona statewide with common sense regulation. While it was passed in April 2019, it was finally made effective on this date.
Kratom in Arkansas is designated as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, banning both sale and use.
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.
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
January 27, 2023
State of Connecticut
PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED
While already legal, SB 920 would have added regulation to the kratom industry. SB 920 immediately died in committee.
January 10, 2023
State of Connecticut
PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEFEATED
While already legal, HB 5134 would have required the Department of Consumer Protection to report on the health effects of kratom. HB 5134 immediately died in committee.
Delaware
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
Florida
July 1, 2023
State of Florida
LEGAL, REGULATED
After months of discussion, amendments, several votes, and a signature from the governor on June 2, 2023, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act was passed. It went into effect on this date.
HB 181, which revises definitions and adds new regulations on kratom in Georgia, is passed. This is in addition to already existing city- and county-level bans and restrictions on kratom. It will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
Hawaii
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, making kratom effectively legal at a state level.
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.
June 18, 2024
Tinley Park
BANNED
Tinley Park, IL banned the sale, distribution, and use of kratom. A 12-month amnesty has been granted to businesses whose main product is kratom and a six-month amnesty for those who sell it as an accessory.
February 9, 2023
State of Illinois
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
SB 1847, Illinois’ implementation of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, would regulate kratom statewide. After a single reading, it was filed with the Senate Secretary and no further progress was made.
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 create definitions for kratom in Indiana, as well as drastically restrict kratom products based on alkaloid content. It was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Technology, and no further progress was made.
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
PROPOSED LEGISLATIONDEFEATED
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.
Kentucky
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Missouri
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Missouri.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is no current statewide kratom regulation or legislation, meaning kratom is legal in New York. There are age restrictions in certain counties.
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.
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.
There is no current state kratom regulation or legislation, which means kratom is legal in Ohio.
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.
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
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.
There is only an age restriction for kratom purchasing. Kratom is legal in South Carolina for anyone over the age of 21.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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