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Kentucky Now Illegal

House Bill 757, an omnibus bill that included a kratom sales ban inserted in committee, became law in early April 2026 after Governor Beshear partially vetoed only an unrelated statue provision.

Kentucky Effective Jan 1, 2027 Now Illegal
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Kentucky
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Possession, Retail Sale
House Bill 757, an omnibus bill that included a kratom sales ban inserted in committee, became law in early April 2026 after Governor Beshear partially vetoed only an unrelated statue provision. The 2024 Kratom Consumer Protection Act is repealed, and kratom sales become illegal on January 1, 2027. Possession by consumers is not criminalized under HB 757.

Last verified 22 Aug 2026

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