Staying informed about the ever-changing landscape of kratom legality in your state is crucial for both kratom consumers and enthusiasts. In our 'Latest Kratom News' section, you will find the most recent updates and insights surrounding kratom regulation, legislation, and legal challenges. From policy changes to legal debates, we gather all the essential information to keep you updated on what’s happening in the world of kratom. Whether you’re looking for specific details about kratom legality in your state or broader national trends, our news section is your definitive resource. Stay engaged and knowledgeable with the latest in kratom legality.
KRATOM LEGALITY MAP
Kratom is legal in these states
Kratom is legal in these states, but has local bans or restrictions
These states have passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Kratom is illegal in these states
Counties and cities where kratom is banned or restricted
*** Legal status tends to change quickly and regulations are evolving. Do not rely solely on the information here. This map is made to the best of our knowledge, but we strongly recommend contacting a licensed attorney in your state to confirm kratom legality.
🚫 Kratom is illegal in Alabama as of May 2016. Kratom is categorized as a Schedule I controlled substance. The American Kratom Association is working with lobbyists to replace the ban with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
✅ Kratom is legal throughout the state of Alaska with no active state-level legislation currently in play. However, the city of Anchorage has been considering a local ban since 2025, which could restrict access for residents in the state's most populous city.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in Arizona at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019.
🚫 Kratom is currently illegal.
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✅ 🟡 Kratom is legal at the state level in California, though the legal landscape varies significantly by locality. Los Angeles County has been seizing kratom products, and the cities of San Diego and Oceanside have enacted local bans, while Riverside County is actively considering restrictions as of early 2025. The California Department of Consumer Protection has taken the position that kratom is illegal, though no supporting state legislation is currently in place.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in Colorado at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2022. However, a few cities have some restrictions on kratom:
- Denver, CO: Requires kratom products to be labeled with a consumer advisory warning.
- Parker, CO: Kratom is banned for sale, however, possession is allowed.
- Monument, CO: Kratom is banned for sale, however, possession is still allowed.
- Castle Rock, CO: Kratom cannot be sold to anyone under 18.
❗Kratom is now illegal in Connecticut after the state classified it as a Schedule I controlled substance in early 2026. The ban took effect on March 25, 2026, making Connecticut one of the most recent states to criminalize kratom.
✅ Kratom is currently legal in the state of Delaware.
🌱 Kratom is legal throughout Florida following the passage of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023, making it the 11th state to enact such protections. Sarasota County remains the lone exception, having passed a local resolution banning kratom as far back as 2014.
🌱 Kratom is legal in Georgia, which passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019 and successfully defeated ban bills introduced in 2023. The state has since amended its KCPA, with notable changes including raising the minimum legal purchase age from 18 to 21.
✅ Kratom is legal throughout the state of Hawaii with no active restrictions in place. A Kratom Consumer Protection Act bill is currently under legislative consideration, which could establish formal safety and labeling standards for kratom products in the state.
✅ Kratom is currently legal in the state of Idaho.
✅ 🟡 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Illinois for individuals over the age of 18, except for the following cities:
Alton, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Jerseyville, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Glen Carbon, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Edwardsville, IL: Kratom is banned for use, sale, and possession.
Naperville, IL: Kratom cannot be sold to anyone under 21 years of age.
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Indiana since 2014. The Indiana bill incorrectly categorizes kratom as a synthetic drug, therefore kratom is scheduled as a synthetic controlled substance.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Iowa.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Kansas. There is a pending KCPA that was differed until the 2024 legislative session
✅ Kratom is legal in Kentucky following the signing of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act into law in April 2024, establishing formal consumer protections for kratom users in the state. Additional legislative proposals have been introduced for 2025 and potentially 2026, signaling continued legislative attention to kratom regulation.
❌ 🔴 Kratom is no longer legal in the state of Louisiana. Previous allowances for individuals over 21 in certain parishes are no longer valid.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Maine.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Maryland. There were kratom ban attempts in Maryland in the past, but they all failed to pass.
✅ Kratom is legal at the state level in Massachusetts, but a rapidly expanding series of local bans is significantly limiting access across the state. Communities including Belchertown, Lowell, Dracut, Chelmsford, and Canton have already enacted prohibitions, while major cities like Boston are actively pushing for bans as of early 2026.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Michigan. There is a pending Michigan Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Minnesota. There is a pending Minnesota Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
✅ 🟡 Kratom is legal across most of Mississippi following the signing of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act on April 23, 2025. However, access remains restricted in a significant number of localities, with bans still active in 33 cities and 11 counties throughout the state.
The following Mississippi counties have banned kratom:
- Alcorn, MS
- Calhoun, MS
- Itawamba, MS
- Lowndes, MS
- Monroe, MS
- Noxubee, MS
- Pearl River, MS
- Prentiss, MS
- Tippah, MS
- Tishomingo, MS
- Union, MS
The following Mississippi cities have made kratom illegal:
- Belmont, MS
- Blue Mountain, MS
- Booneville, MS
- Bruce, MS
- Burnsville, MS
- Caledonia, MS
- Calhoun, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Corinth, MS
- Derma, MS
- Fulton, MS
- Guntown, MS
- Iuka, MS
- Mantachie, MS
- Marietta, MS
- New Albany, MS
- Okolona, MS
- Oxford, MS
- Pontotoc, MS
- Ripley, MS
- Saltillo, MS
- Senatobia, MS
- Tishomingo, MS
- Vardaman, MS
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Missouri. There is an active Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023. The Missouri KCPA passed in both the House and the Senate in 2022, however, was vetoed by the Governor.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Montana. Although Montana faced a kratom ban in 2023’s legislative session, it was ultimately unsuccessful.
✅ Kratom is legal in Nebraska following the governor's signing of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in May 2025. The law establishes formal safety and labeling standards, ensuring Nebraska consumers have access to regulated and tested kratom products.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Nevada at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019. However, modifications to the KCPA has been under assault by the current Governor and Board of Pharmacy. The American Kratom Association is working with legislatures to prevent any further bans from happening.
Kratom is currently legal in the state of New Hampshire for individuals over the age of 18, except for the the city of Franklin, NH, where kratom is banned. The New Hampshire Kratom Consumer Protection Act has passed in the Senate and is awaiting further action. Advocacy by kratom consumers and the American Kratom Association’s efforts have made sure kratom stays legal in the state.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of New Jersey. There is a pending Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of New Mexico.
✅ Kratom is legal in New York following the passage of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, with labeling regulations currently being rolled out and implemented throughout 2026. The law aims to establish clear safety and quality standards for kratom products available to consumers across the state.
✅ 🟡 Kratom is legal in the state of North Carolina, with the age restriction of 18+. There is a Kratom Consumer Protection Act bill filed and is pending legislation. North Carolina faced a kratom ban in 2016, which fortunately did not follow through.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of North Dakota.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Ohio. As of 2023, there is an active KCPA bill pending in legislation. In the past, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy attempted to schedule kratom as a controlled substance, however, after the American Kratom Association actively fought against the ban, the Board of Pharmacy withdrew their proposal.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Oklahoma at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2021.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Oregon at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2022.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Pennsylvania. A Kratom Consumer Protection Act was filed in 2023.
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Rhode Island and is considered a scheduled controlled substance in the state. Fortunately, a Kratom Consumer Protection Act bill is filed. The Rhode Island Department of Health agree with the American Kratom Association’s recommendations that kratom does not meet Rhode Island’s criteria for scheduling.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of South Carolina. In 2023, South Carolina did face a kratom ban bill, which ultimately expired in session. The only way the a ban could be placed is if there is an amendment to another bill.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of South Dakota. Despite the state facing kratom bans in the past, legislature rejected these bans and is now considering the KCPA.
✅ 🟡 Kratom is legal in the state of Tennessee with an age restriction of 21+, and proper labeling policies. There was a kratom ban in prior years, but the Tennessee State Attorney General ruled that it will only apply to synthetic kratom products. There was a proposed KCPA bill in 2023, but was killed in legislation by the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Texas at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2022.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Utah at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2019. Utah was the first state to pass the KCPA.
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Vermont and is considered a scheduled controlled substance in the state. However, in 2023, the Vermont Department of Health agreed to remove kratom from the Schedule I listing. There is a pending KCPA in place and is being considered by the Vermont legislature. The lift of the Vermont kratom ban will occur after formal legal proceedings are finalized.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of Virginia at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Washington. A kratom ban bill was proposed back in 2022, but was removed after the KCPA was introduced.
✅ Kratom is legal in Washington D.C.
🌱 Kratom is currently legal in the state of West Virginia at this time and has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in 2023.
🚫 Kratom is illegal in the state of Wisconsin. However, legislature is actively considering the KCPA in 2023.
✅ Kratom is legal in the state of Wyoming.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) is a safeguarding law designed to regulate kratom production, sales, and consumption. Its main goal is to ensure consumers get access to safe, high-quality kratom, and it also helps decrease the presence of harmful, unregulated kratom products in the market.
Each state tailors the KCPA requirements as per its needs. However, the most common provisions across the board include:
- Detailed labeling procedures.
- Age restrictions.
- Rigorous lab-testing standards.
- A prohibition on synthetic alkaloids and any harmful, non-natural ingredients in kratom.
The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a kratom advocacy group dedicated to “restoring full consumer access to kratom and to preserve and protect the freedom of consumers in the United States to make their own choices on their well-being and maintaining a healthy lifestyle”. The AKA continuously works with lobbyists, senators, representatives, scientists, and community members to pass the KCPA, prevent and reverse bans, and advocate for kratom consumers nation-wide and beyond. To learn more about what they do,check out their website.
Yes, kratom is legal and is not classified as a controlled substance on a federal level in the United States. However, it is important to note that individual states may have their own regulations and restrictions on kratom. Use our handykratom legality mapandkratom legality resource pageto help you understand the current kratom regulations and laws in your area.
Kratom is currently banned in several states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
Additionally, certain cities and counties within other states may have imposed their own bans on kratom. Kratom is currently banned in Sarasota County, FL, Union County, MS, San Diego, CA, Jerseyville, IL, Oceanside, CA, and Ontario, OR.
It’s important to research and understand the specific laws and regulations in your state and local area.
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To determine the specific legality of kratom in your state and to understand any regulations or restrictions, it is important to research and consult the most up-to-date information from credible sources, such as state legislative websites, kratom advocacy organizations, or legal professionals familiar with your state’s laws. Always ensure compliance with local laws and regulations when purchasing, possessing, and using kratom.
You are also welcome to use this page as your go-to resource on kratom legality. We update this page as well as the kratom legality map on a regular basis to make sure you have the most accurate information regarding kratom legality in your state.