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North Carolina Stalled in House

House Bill 328, a hemp regulation bill the Senate amended to cover kratom, would add kratom to Schedule VI, prohibit synthetic kratom products, and set a 21+ line for kratom sales and possession.

North Carolina Stalled July 30, 2026 Stalled in House
Level
State
State
North Carolina
Action date
Effective date
None stated or not yet known
Reaches
Age Restriction, Possession
House Bill 328, a hemp regulation bill the Senate amended to cover kratom, would add kratom to Schedule VI, prohibit synthetic kratom products, and set a 21+ line for kratom sales and possession. A conference committee compromise passed the Senate 37-6 on July 2, 2026, but the House never voted on it and re-referred the measure to its Rules Committee on July 30, 2026, with law enforcement groups publicly urging a vote. Nothing is enacted; kratom remains legal in North Carolina for adults 18 and over.

Last verified 22 Aug 2026

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