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.
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