Kratom— Legal Status by State
Comprehensive state-by-state legal status of Kratom in the United States.
Federal Status
United States (Federal)
Not federally scheduled. DEA attempted Schedule I in 2016, withdrew after public comment.
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States Legal
15
States Restricted
8
States Banned
0
Gray Area / None
| State | Status | Effective Date | Source | Last Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Alaska | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Arizona | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| California | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Colorado | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Banned | -- | Source | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Delaware | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| District of Columbia | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Florida | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Georgia | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Idaho | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Illinois | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Indiana | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Iowa | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Kansas | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Maine | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Maryland | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Michigan | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Missouri | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Montana | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Nevada | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New York | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| North Dakota | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Ohio | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Oregon | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Restricted | -- | Source | Apr 26, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Texas | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Utah | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Vermont | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Virginia | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Washington | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| West Virginia | Restricted | -- | -- | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Banned | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Legal | -- | -- | Apr 9, 2026 |
State-Specific Notes
Arizona
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Colorado
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Connecticut
Banned effective March 2026. Connecticut legislature prohibited sale and possession.
District of Columbia
Kratom banned in Washington D.C.
Florida
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Georgia
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Kentucky
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Louisiana
Banned effective August 2025.
Mississippi
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Nevada
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Oklahoma
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Oregon
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Kratom Act enacted April 2026. Regulates production, sale, and distribution. Previously banned.
Texas
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Utah
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Virginia
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
West Virginia
Legal under Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Regulated: age-restricted, labeling requirements, adulteration prohibited.
Legal Disclaimer:This is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Verify current status with a legal professional or your state's official government resources before making decisions.