Recent Legistlation Status:
In 2022, the Senate and House of Representatives have filed the Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act legislation, a first mover stride in the right direction for consumer rights for Kratom federally. This act will prevent Kratom from further regulation and restrictions in the US by either the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
With these new protections in place, further and more accurate scientific studies can be conducted on the use of Kratom. In addition, consumers will be protected to not only continue using Kratom, but also be provided with well-vetted products that are lab-tested to ensure consistency of quality and safety.
Legality Status:
While Kratom is federally legal, the current stance on the substance varies from state to state. Please see below for an up to date and comprehensive status update on the legality of Kratom.
Alabama: Fully illegal
Alaska: Fully legal
Arizona: Fully legal
Arkansas: Fully illegal
California: Legal (excluding the city of San Diego)
Colorado: Legal (excluding the city of Denver, who prohibits the sale of Kratom for human consumption; Parker Town and Monument Town fully prohibits Kratom sales)
Connecticut: Fully legal
Delaware: Fully legal
Florida: Legal (excluding Sarasota County)
Georgia: Fully legal
Hawaii: Fully legal
Idaho: Fully legal
Illinois: Legal (excluding Jerseyville)
Indiana: Fully illegal
Iowa: Fully legal
Kansas: Fully legal
Kentucky: Fully legal
Louisiana: Fully legal
Maine: Fully legal
Maryland: Fully legal
Massachusetts: Fully legal
Michigan: Fully legal
Minnesota: Fully legal
Mississippi: Legal (excluding a select number of counties and cities)
Missouri: Fully legal
Montana: Fully legal
Nebraska: Fully legal
Nevada: Fully legal
New Hampshire: Legal (excluding Franklin)
New Jersey: Fully legal
New Mexico: Fully legal
New York: Fully legal
North Carolina: Fully legal
North Dakota: Fully legal
Ohio: Fully legal
Oklahoma: Fully legal
Oregon: Fully legal
Pennsylvania: Fully legal
Rhode Island: Fully illegal
South Carolina: Fully legal
South Dakota: Legal (over the age of 21)
Tennessee: Legal (over the age of 21 in plain leaf form)
Texas: Fully legal
Utah: Fully legal
Vermont: Fully illegal
Virginia: Fully legal
Washington: Fully legal
Washington DC: Fully legal
West Virginia: Fully legal
Wisconsin: Fully illegal
Wyoming: Fully legal
