Last reviewed October 24, 2026
Kratom Laws by State (2026)
Kratom is legal at the federal level but every state writes its own rule, and in 2026 the rules changed faster than at any point in the past decade. Four states banned it, one reversed a ban, and a dozen added age limits or 7-OH restrictions. Trackers around the web disagree on the count because they were written at different times. Every state below shows the date we last checked it.
10banned
17regulated
20legal, no state law
4in transition
10 Banned
Kratom or its alkaloids are a controlled or prohibited substance statewide. Do not ship here.
| State | Age | What the law says | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I controlled substances under state law (since 2016). | 2026-10-24 |
| Arkansas | — | Kratom alkaloids are Schedule I controlled substances under state law (since 2016). | 2026-10-24 |
| Connecticut | — | Kratom and its derivatives, including 7-OH, placed in Schedule I by Department of Consumer Protection regulation, effective March 25, 2026. | 2026-10-24 |
| Indiana | — | Kratom alkaloids are controlled under state law; sale and possession prohibited. | 2026-10-24 |
| Kansas | — | HB 2365 (signed April 10, 2026) placed kratom alkaloids in Schedule I, effective July 1, 2026. Applies to plain leaf as well as 7-OH products. | 2026-10-24 |
| Louisiana | — | Schedule I ban in effect since August 1, 2025. | 2026-10-24 |
| Massachusetts | — | Temporary emergency order from the Department of Public Health prohibits sale, distribution, and possession, effective August 28, 2026. Emergency placements expire unless made permanent; check for updates. | 2026-10-24 |
| Tennessee | — | Public Chapter 950 (HB 1649 / SB 1656, signed May 7, 2026) bans kratom statewide effective July 1, 2026. Replaced the earlier 21+ regulated framework. | 2026-10-24 |
| Vermont | — | Kratom alkaloids are listed as regulated drugs under Department of Health rule; sale is prohibited. | 2026-10-24 |
| Wisconsin | — | Kratom alkaloids are Schedule I controlled substances under state law. | 2026-10-24 |
4 In transition
Status is changing or unusual. Read the note before acting.
| State | Age | What the law says | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | — | No kratom statute, but in October 2025 the Department of Public Health declared kratom and 7-OH unlawful to manufacture or sell under existing adulterated-food law and began enforcement. Retail sales largely ended by early 2026; possession is not criminalized. San Diego has a separate city ban. | 2026-10-24 |
| Kentucky | 21+ | Legal today under the Kentucky Kratom Consumer Protection Act (21+, testing and 7-OH limits). HB 757 (2026) repeals that act and bans kratom sales statewide; sources report the effective date as January 1 or July 1, 2027, and litigation is pending. Possession is not criminalized under the new law. | 2026-10-24 |
| North Dakota | 21+ | An August 2026 emergency ban was rescinded September 4, 2026 when HB 1628 was signed. The new law bans synthetic kratom and 7-OH, allows natural leaf for adults 21+ under state licensing, but sales stay prohibited until licensing rules are issued. | 2026-10-24 |
| Rhode Island | 21+ | First state to reverse a ban. The Rhode Island Kratom Act took effect April 1, 2026: legal for adults 21+, sold only through state-licensed retailers, with a state kratom tax. Licensing is still rolling out. | 2026-10-24 |
17 Regulated
Legal with a state kratom law: age limits, labeling, 7-OH limits, or licensing. Local bans may still apply.
| State | Age | What the law says | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 18+ | Kratom Consumer Protection Act (2019): age limit, labeling and disclosure rules. 2026 legislation (SB 1492) added packaging and advertising restrictions; check the current age floor. | 2026-10-24 |
| Colorado | 21+ | Statewide KCPA with a 21+ age limit. Denver prohibits sale of kratom for human consumption. | 2026-10-24 |
| Florida | 21+ | Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act (F.S. 500.92): 21+, sold only by permitted food establishments, no vending machines. Attorney General emergency rules cap 7-OH (2ER26-2) and FDACS requires alkaloid-ratio labeling (5KER26-11). Sarasota County bans kratom entirely. | 2026-10-24 |
| Georgia | 21+ | Kratom Consumer Protection Act in force: age limit, labeling, and product standards. | 2026-10-24 |
| Illinois | 18+ | Kratom Control Act (2014) bars sales to anyone under 18. Several municipalities, including Jerseyville and Alton, ban sales locally. A fuller KCPA bill was active in 2026. | 2026-10-24 |
| Maine | — | Kratom Consumer Protection Act enacted (2025–2026 session) with age and labeling rules. | 2026-10-24 |
| Mississippi | 21+ | Statewide KCPA. More than 30 cities and counties, including Union County, have their own bans. | 2026-10-24 |
| Nevada | 18+ | Kratom Consumer Protection Act (2019): age limit, labeling, and adulteration rules. | 2026-10-24 |
| New Hampshire | 18+ | Statewide 18+ sales restriction. The town of Franklin bans sales. | 2026-10-24 |
| New York | 21+ | KCPA enacted with 21+ age limit and labeling requirements; rollout continued through 2026. A bill to prohibit public kratom advertising (S9445) was introduced in March 2026. | 2026-10-24 |
| Ohio | — | Natural leaf remains legal; the state moved against synthetic and concentrated 7-OH products in 2026. Industry trackers describe Ohio as leaf-only. Verify current Board of Pharmacy rules before shipping extracts. | 2026-10-24 |
| Oklahoma | 21+ | Kratom Consumer Protection Act in force: age limit, labeling, and product standards. | 2026-10-24 |
| Oregon | 21+ | Kratom Consumer Protection Act in force with a 21+ age limit. | 2026-10-24 |
| South Carolina | 21+ | KCPA enacted May 2025. Repeal bills were introduced in 2026; none had passed at last review. | 2026-10-24 |
| Utah | 21+ | First state to pass a KCPA (2019). Updated rules restrict extracts and enhanced 7-OH products; industry trackers describe Utah as leaf-only. Verify before shipping extracts. | 2026-10-24 |
| Virginia | 21+ | Kratom Consumer Protection Act in force: age limit and labeling. | 2026-10-24 |
| Washington | 21+ | KCPA enacted 2023. Several cities, including Spokane (March 2026), ban retail sales. | 2026-10-24 |
20 Legal, no state kratom law
No statewide kratom statute found. Cities and counties can still restrict sales.
| State | Age | What the law says | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Delaware | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| District of Columbia | — | No kratom statute found. Some trackers list DC as restricted; we found no enforceable ban at last review. | 2026-10-24 |
| Hawaii | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Idaho | — | No statewide statute. Idaho Falls and Kellogg ban retail sales. | 2026-10-24 |
| Iowa | — | No statewide statute. The governor has pushed for a 2027 ban; watch the next session. | 2026-10-24 |
| Maryland | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Michigan | — | Legal at last review. HB 5537, a ban bill, passed the House in March 2026 and was pending in the Senate. Some trackers already list Michigan as banned; we found no enacted ban. Verify before shipping. | 2026-10-24 |
| Minnesota | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Missouri | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Montana | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Nebraska | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| New Jersey | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| New Mexico | — | No statewide statute. Albuquerque has blocked retail kratom sales under its food-service ordinance since September 2025; possession and online purchase remain legal. | 2026-10-24 |
| North Carolina | — | No statewide statute. HB 328 (regulation/age bill) was expected to get a House vote in November 2026. | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| South Dakota | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | — | No enacted statewide ban found. A Kratom Consumer Protection Act was under consideration in 2026; some trackers report 21+ and 7-OH rules. Verify current status before shipping. | 2026-10-24 |
| West Virginia | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
| Wyoming | — | No statewide kratom statute found. | 2026-10-24 |
Federal status
Kratom is not a federally controlled substance. The FDA has not approved it for any use and maintains Import Alert 54-15, which lets shipments of kratom intended for human consumption be detained at the border. In July 2026 the DEA began the process of temporarily scheduling concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and three synthetic kratom-related compounds; the agencies said the action is not intended to cover natural leaf with naturally occurring 7-OH levels. As of our last review the 7-OH order had not been finalized.
Not legal advice. This page is a summary compiled from state statutes, agency rules, and news reports. Laws change without notice and local ordinances are not all listed. If you sell or ship kratom, confirm the current rule with the state and a licensed attorney. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it with a source.