| Alabama | Illegal | Kratom has been illegal in Alabama since May 2016. It is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. The American Kratom Association is actively lobbying to replace the ban with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. | 2025-01-01 |
| Alaska | Legal | Kratom is currently legal statewide in Alaska with no known state-level restrictions. A proposed ban in Anchorage has been discussed at the local level — residents should monitor municipal developments. | 2025-01-01 |
| Arizona | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Arizona. The Kratom Consumer Protection Act was passed in 2019. Requirements include age restriction (18+), prohibition on adulterated products, limits on 7-hydroxymitragynine to no more than 2% of total alkaloid content, and mandatory alkaloid content labeling. | 2025-01-01 |
| Arkansas | Illegal | Kratom has been banned in Arkansas since February 2016 when it was added to the controlled substance list by the Director of the Department of Health. Possession and distribution carry criminal penalties. | 2025-01-01 |
| California | Restricted | Kratom is legal statewide in California with no state-level age restrictions. However, local bans exist in several cities. | 2025-01-01 |
| Colorado | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Colorado. The Kratom Consumer Protection Act was passed in 2022 (effective July 1, 2024). Requirements include mandatory labeling of all ingredients, manufacturer/distributor information on labels, and prohibition on products adulterated with fentanyl or other controlled substances. Localities may adopt stricter controls. | 2025-01-01 |
| Connecticut | Illegal | Kratom is illegal in Connecticut. The Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved regulations designating Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), including its leaves, stem, and any extracts, as well as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances. The Department of Consumer Protection issued guidance on March 4, 2026 requiring all businesses to remove kratom products from shelves immediately and return or destroy them by March 25, 2026. Possession, manufacture, sale, or distribution can result in felony charges. | 2026-03-19 |
| Delaware | Under Review | Kratom is currently legal in Delaware, but two competing bills have been introduced in the 2025–2026 legislative session. Sen. Kyra Hoffner sponsored a bill to ban kratom entirely (stalled in committee). Rep. Melanie Ross Levin sponsored HB 332, a regulation bill that would prohibit sales to persons under 21, ban products with more than 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction, ban synthetic alkaloids, and require labeling of mitragynine and 7-OH content. HB 332 has not yet received a hearing. The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement would be required to report on adverse events by December 31, 2026. | 2026-04-13 |
| District of Columbia | Legal | Kratom is legal in Washington D.C. with basic oversight. No known major restrictions. | 2025-01-01 |
| Florida | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Florida. Governor signed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (CS/HB 179) in 2023, making Florida the 11th state to pass KCPA legislation. Sales to persons under 21 are prohibited. The law prohibits synthetic kratom and products adulterated with controlled substances. | 2025-01-01 |
| Georgia | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Georgia. The Kratom Consumer Protection Act was passed in 2019. Requires vendors to register with the state, prohibits sales to persons under 18, mandates ingredient labeling including common names, and requires alkaloid content disclosure. Further modifications to the KCPA are expected. | 2025-01-01 |
| Hawaii | Legal | Kratom is currently legal in Hawaii. A KCPA bill has been under consideration. A ban bill failed in the legislature. | 2025-01-01 |
| Idaho | Legal | Kratom is currently legal in Idaho with no known state-level restrictions or active pending legislation. | 2025-01-01 |
| Illinois | Restricted | Kratom is legal in Illinois for individuals 18 and older at the state level. Illinois applies its KCPA-style rules prohibiting synthetic kratom alkaloids. However, several cities have enacted local bans. | 2025-01-01 |
| Indiana | Illegal | Kratom has been illegal in Indiana since 2014, making it one of the first states to ban it. Indiana incorrectly categorized kratom as a synthetic drug, scheduling it as a synthetic controlled substance. Advocacy efforts to replace the ban with the KCPA are ongoing. | 2025-01-01 |
| Iowa | Under Review | Kratom is currently legal in Iowa, but a ban is pending. House File 2133 would classify kratom (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as a Schedule I hallucinogenic substance, making possession and sale illegal. The bill passed the Iowa House 69-26 on March 17, 2026 and now moves to the Senate for consideration. The companion bill (SF 2192) is available for Senate floor debate. A failed amendment that would have created a regulated framework instead of a ban was defeated 44-51 in the House. | 2026-04-11 |
| Kansas | Illegal | On April 10, 2026, Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2365, adding 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) to Schedule I of the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Without an explicit carve-out for naturally occurring 7-OH in plain leaf (like some other states have included), any kratom product that contains detectable 7-OH could technically fall under the ban. Since all kratom leaf naturally contains at least trace amounts of 7-OH, enforcement could potentially extend to plain leaf depending on how Kansas law enforcement and prosecutors choose to interpret it. This ban comes into effect July 1st, so stock up while you can! | 2026-04-12 |
| Kentucky | Under Review | Kratom is legal in Kentucky under the KCPA (signed April 2024), but a ban is imminent. House Bill 757, a 380-page omnibus bill, passed the Senate unanimously in early April 2026 and was sent to Governor Beshear. The bill would repeal the 2024 Kratom Consumer Protection Act and reclassify kratom's primary alkaloids as prohibited substances. The kratom ban was inserted into the omnibus bill by a Senate committee with no public hearings. The Republican supermajority can override any veto during the final session days (April 14-15, 2026). The 7-OH derivative was already scheduled as a Schedule 1 substance by the state health cabinet in November 2025. | 2026-04-11 |
| Louisiana | Illegal | Kratom became illegal in Louisiana effective August 1, 2025. Senate Bill 154 was signed into law in June 2025, reclassifying kratom's natural alkaloids — mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine — as Schedule I controlled substances. Possession of over 14 grams can result in up to 5 years in prison. Efforts to repeal the law are underway. | 2025-08-01 |
| Maine | Legal | Kratom is legal in Maine with no known state-level restrictions or pending legislation. | 2025-01-01 |
| Maryland | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Maryland. The KCPA was passed and signed by the Governor in 2024. Previous ban attempts have all failed. | 2025-01-01 |
| Massachusetts | Under Review | Kratom is currently legal in Massachusetts, but ban legislation is pending. Senate Bill S.1558 would ban kratom sales entirely; a competing House bill (H.5127) would keep it legal with strict regulations including 21+ age restriction and lab testing. The outcome remains uncertain as multiple proposals are under consideration. Meanwhile, more than 20 cities and towns have enacted local kratom sales bans, and the Boston City Council is also moving toward a potential ban. | 2026-04-11 |
| Michigan | Under Review | Kratom is currently legal in Michigan, but a ban is pending. House Bill 5537 would prohibit the growing, synthesizing, importing, and selling of kratom products statewide, including synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine. The bill passed the Michigan House on March 18, 2026 and now moves to the Senate. A first offense could bring up to 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine; selling to a minor could result in up to one year in jail and a $10,000 fine. The bill's future is uncertain as Democrats control the Senate. | 2026-04-11 |
| Minnesota | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Minnesota. The state has KCPA-style regulations in place banning sales to persons under 18 and prohibiting synthetic kratom alkaloids. | 2025-01-01 |
| Mississippi | Restricted | Kratom is legal at the state level in Mississippi, though the state has recently adopted KCPA-style age restrictions and taxes. However, widespread local bans affect large portions of the state. 11 counties and over 33 cities have banned kratom. | 2025-01-01 |
| Missouri | Legal | Kratom is legal in Missouri. A KCPA bill passed out of the House in 2020 but has not been enacted statewide. The KCPA remains under consideration. Some counties have discussed local bans. | 2025-01-01 |
| Montana | Legal | Kratom is legal in Montana. No known active or pending statewide legislation. A failed ban bill in the House in early 2025 was defeated; a KCPA has passed the House and is under Senate consideration. | 2025-01-01 |
| Nebraska | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Nebraska under the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (LB 230), signed by the Governor on May 15, 2025 and operative January 1, 2026. Requirements include: sales restricted to persons 21 and older, prohibition on products manufactured in a manner attractive to children, mandatory labeling including warnings about use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and a disclaimer that the product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. Vendors must register with the Department of Revenue. | 2026-04-04 |
| Nevada | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Nevada. The KCPA has been passed. Requirements include: age restriction (18+), alkaloid content labeling (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine amounts), prohibition on adulterated products, listing all ingredients on labels, and a ban on synthetic kratom alkaloids. | 2025-01-01 |
| New Hampshire | Restricted | Kratom is legal in New Hampshire for individuals 18 and older. A KCPA bill has been submitted for drafting. Kratom is banned in the city of Franklin. | 2025-01-01 |
| New Jersey | Under Review | Kratom is currently legal in New Jersey, but restrictive legislation is advancing. Senate Bill S-301 targets 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) specifically, passed the Senate Health Committee 8-0, and has been referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. If enacted, manufacturing or distributing 7-OH in quantities of one ounce or more would be a second-degree crime; less than one ounce a third-degree crime. Natural kratom leaf may remain legal. A separate KCPA bill is also under consideration. | 2026-04-11 |
| New Mexico | Legal | Kratom is legal in New Mexico. There are no known state-level restrictions or pending legislation. The state is considered unregulated. | 2025-01-01 |
| New York | Restricted | Kratom is legal in New York State with a statewide age restriction of 21+. A ban bill designating kratom as a Schedule I substance was under consideration in early 2025 but has not advanced at the state level. However, Nassau County passed a local kratom ban on March 9, 2026, making it the first county-level ban in New York. | 2026-03-19 |
| North Carolina | Restricted | Kratom is legal in North Carolina for individuals 18 and older. There is a statewide age restriction of 18+. No full statewide KCPA has been enacted. HB 328, a hemp regulation bill amended by the Senate to add kratom as a Schedule VI controlled substance, remains pending after the House voted 95 to 18 not to concur with the Senate substitute on April 21, 2026. The bill could still advance through a conference committee. | 2026-04-26 |
| North Dakota | Legal | Kratom is legal in North Dakota. Quality control measures have been established. A KCPA passed the House and was under Senate consideration as of early 2025. | 2025-01-01 |
| Ohio | Restricted | Kratom is heavily restricted in Ohio. The Board of Pharmacy emergency rule (OAC 4729:9-1-01.1, effective December 12, 2025) bans all kratom extracts, capsules, shots, gummies, and any kratom marketed as a food, drug, or supplement for 180 days (through June 10, 2026). Plain kratom leaf powder in whole, dried, or powdered form is currently exempt as long as it is not marketed as a food, drug, or supplement. In January 2026 the Board initiated permanent rules to place all kratom — including natural leaf — under Schedule I. The public comment period closed January 28, 2026. The rule is currently under review by the Common Sense Initiative (CSI), which will evaluate necessity and less burdensome alternatives, before proceeding to JCARR for final legislative review. | 2026-04-11 |
| Oklahoma | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Oklahoma. A comprehensive KCPA regulatory framework is in place. Requirements include: age restriction (18+), alkaloid content labeling, directions for safe use on labels, prohibition on adulterated products, limits on 7-hydroxymitragynine to 2% of alkaloid content, and vendors must provide lab test results on request from the State Department of Health. | 2025-01-01 |
| Oregon | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Oregon. The KCPA has been passed. Sales are restricted to individuals 21 and older. Manufacturers and retailers must disclose kratom as an ingredient. Requires third-party testing for microbiological contaminants, pesticides, solvents, heavy metals, and mycotoxins. Sellers must register with state agencies. | 2025-01-01 |
| Pennsylvania | Legal | Kratom is legal in Pennsylvania. No known statewide restrictions. A KCPA filing has been anticipated. | 2025-01-01 |
| Rhode Island | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Rhode Island under the Rhode Island Kratom Act (S0792/HB 5565-A), signed by the Governor on July 2, 2025 and effective April 1, 2026. Rhode Island is the first U.S. state to reverse a kratom ban. The previous ban had been in place since 2017. The new regulated framework requires retail sales to adults 21 and older, licensed vendors must follow testing, labeling, and packaging standards, and online ordering and shipment to Rhode Island addresses is permitted. | 2026-04-04 |
| South Carolina | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in South Carolina under the KCPA (effective July 2025), which requires 21+ age restriction, locked display cases, label standards, and limits on synthetic alkaloids. However, ban bills H4636, H4641, and H4648 were filed in January 2026 seeking to add kratom to Schedule I and repeal the KCPA. All three bills are in the House Judiciary Committee. The KCPA remains in effect unless superseded by new legislation. | 2026-04-11 |
| South Dakota | Restricted | Kratom is legal in South Dakota for individuals 21 and older. The state restricts sales to persons under 21 and prohibits synthetic kratom alkaloids. | 2025-01-01 |
| Tennessee | Under Review | Kratom is currently legal in Tennessee under KCPA regulations (21+ age restriction, vendor registration, natural-form only). However, on April 16, 2026 the Tennessee Senate passed "Matthew Davenport's Law" (HB 1649 / SB 1656) by a 23-3 vote, sending the ban bill to Governor Bill Lee's desk. If signed, possession would be a Class D felony, sale/manufacturing a Class B felony, and sale to a minor a Class A felony, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. | 2026-04-17 |
| Texas | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Texas. The KCPA has been passed with strengthened rules in recent years. Requirements include: age restriction (18+), prohibition on adulterated products, limits on 7-hydroxymitragynine to 2% of alkaloid content, required directions for safe use on labels, and prohibition on products contaminated with dangerous substances. | 2025-01-01 |
| Utah | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Utah. The KCPA has been passed and Utah's law is widely considered the model for other states. Requirements include: age restriction (21+), mandatory third-party lab testing with certificate of analysis for alkaloid content and pathogen/heavy metal levels, alkaloid content labeling, prohibition on child-appealing flavors or packaging, child-safe packaging required, and sellers must register with state agencies. | 2025-01-01 |
| Vermont | Illegal | Kratom was banned in Vermont in 2016. Penalties are generally less severe than other banned states. Advocacy efforts to reverse the ban are ongoing. | 2025-01-01 |
| Virginia | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in Virginia. Protective measures are in place under a KCPA-style framework. Requirements include sales restricted to persons 21 and older, mandatory labeling of all ingredients, and a warning label that the product may be harmful, has not been FDA evaluated, and is not intended to diagnose or treat disease. The law applies specifically to Mitragyna speciosa extracts. | 2025-01-01 |
| Washington | Legal | Kratom is legal in Washington state with no known statewide restrictions or pending legislation. | 2025-01-01 |
| West Virginia | KCPA Regulated | Kratom is legal in West Virginia. A regulated framework is in place. Requirements include: sales restricted to persons 21 and older, possession by minors prohibited, mandatory labeling (ingredients, warnings to keep out of reach of children, consult physician if pregnant or on medication), age-verification mechanism required for online/remote sellers, and sellers must obtain state permits. | 2025-01-01 |
| Wisconsin | Illegal | Kratom has been banned in Wisconsin since 2014, making it one of the first states to prohibit it. The ban was enacted due to concerns over misuse and its classification as a synthetic substance. The AKA is advocating for replacing the ban with the KCPA, though legislative changes have not yet occurred. | 2025-01-01 |
| Wyoming | Legal | Kratom is legal in Wyoming with no known statewide restrictions or pending legislation. | 2025-01-01 |
