The law is changing. Here is where things stand.
Kratom's legal status varies dramatically across the country. Some states have banned it outright. Others attempt to regulate it. Most have done nothing. This tracker shows where your state stands and what is moving.
Banned (full prohibition)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas (effective July 2026), Kentucky (effective July 2027), Louisiana (effective August 2025), North Dakota (effective August 5, 2026 for 180 days), Tennessee, Vermont, & Wisconsin.
Restricted (partial ban or concentrated products banned)
California, Maryland, Ohio, & Utah.
Regulated (age restrictions, labeling, or Kratom Consumer Protection Act)
Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, & Wyoming.
Pending legislation (2026)
Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts.
All remaining states have no restrictions. No restriction does not mean no harm. It means your state leaders have not acted yet.
Recent Updates
April 2026 Connecticut
Ban passed.
March 2026 U.S. Military
Kratom banned across all branches, effective December 31, 2025.
February 2026 California
Enforcement underway. Approximately 95% retailer compliance reported.
December 2025 Ohio
Board of Pharmacy passes emergency rule banning 7-OH and synthetic kratom products.
October 2025 California
Governor signs legislation banning kratom and 7-OH products.
August 2025 Florida
Concentrated 7-OH products banned as Schedule I.
August 2025 Louisiana
Statewide Schedule I ban takes effect.