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Legislative Update: Texas Squashes Ban Bill As Colorado and Mississippi Target 7-OH Products

Legislative Update: Texas Squashes Ban Bill As Colorado and Mississippi Target 7-OH Products

In this 2025 legislative roundup, Texas blocks a proposed kratom ban, Colorado updates its regulatory framework, and Mississippi targets synthetic 7-OH products. Lawmakers across these...
Legislative Update: Texas Squashes Ban Bill As Colorado and Mississippi Target 7-OH Products

Legislative Update: Texas Squashes Ban Bill As Colorado and Mississippi Target 7-OH Products

In this 2025 legislative roundup, Texas blocks a proposed kratom ban, Colorado updates its regulatory framework, and Mississippi targets synthetic 7-OH products. Lawmakers across these...
Photo from the Feb. 14 public hearing on Connecticut House Bill 6855, discussing kratom regulation as part of cannabis and substance law reforms.

Connecticut Lawmakers Pass Bill Scheduling Kratom as Part of Cannabis Reforms

A new Connecticut bill schedules kratom alongside cannabis reforms, raising concern among advocates. The bill awaits the governor’s decision as consumers push back against the...
Scenic view of Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln surrounded by fall leaves, symbolizing the state’s new kratom regulation under the 2025 KCPA law.

Nebraska Passes Kratom Consumer Protection Act, Shuts Down Proposed Ban

Nebraska just passed one of the nation’s most comprehensive kratom regulations, shutting down a proposed ban and joining 15 other states in protecting consumers. Discover...
Indonesian flag pinned on a map, highlighting Indonesia’s role in the global kratom export market.

Indonesia Announces First Kratom Exports Under New Regulations

Indonesia has officially launched its first kratom exports under new national regulations, aiming to support small farmers and improve global kratom quality standards.
Louisiana State Capitol lit up at night, symbolizing legislative action on kratom policy.

Louisiana One Step Away From Enacting Kratom Ban

A kratom ban in Louisiana has passed the state legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature. Advocates urge action to stop SB 154 before it...
South Carolina Lawmaker Reverses Course to Help State Pass Kratom Regulations

South Carolina Lawmaker Reverses Course to Help State Pass Kratom Regulations

South Carolina joins 15 other states in passing a Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Discover how bipartisan support helped the law move forward—and what it regulates.
A photo of the Missouri State Capitol building under a clear sky, with the iconic dome and surrounding trees visible in the foreground.

Missouri’s Fourth Attempt to Regulate Kratom Passes in House

Missouri’s House advances HB 1037 to regulate kratom, tackling synthetic additives and ensuring safer products as lawmakers push for long-awaited protections.
A view of the Tennessee State Capitol building under a clear sky, symbolizing legislative action on kratom regulation.

Tennessee House of Representatives advances resolution opposing kratom, eyes ‘outright ban’

Tennessee lawmakers advance a resolution opposing kratom, signaling possible efforts to ban the plant despite existing age restrictions and failed KCPA attempts.
Screenshot of Texas Senate State Affairs Committee hearing discussing updates to the Texas kratom law and proposed revisions to the Kratom Consumer Protection Act.

Lawmakers in Texas Consider Revisions, Restrictions to Existing KCPA

Texas lawmakers reconsider kratom legislation, moving from a proposed ban to strengthening the Kratom Consumer Protection Act with new product restrictions.
The United Nations building with rows of international flags displayed outside, symbolizing global cooperation and international policy discussions.

Kratom Researchers Present at United Nations Advisory Conference

Researchers presented new kratom data at a UN conference, challenging outdated narratives and pushing for science-based global kratom policy.