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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Provides that no person shall sell, offer for sale, provide, or distribute kratom leaf or a kratom product to a person under 21 years of age, with requirements for online age verification. Provides that no person shall sell, offer for sale, provide, or distribute a kratom product that contains certain chemical compositions. Provides that an individual, business, or other entity shall not produce, sell, or distribute a kratom product that is attractive to children. Provides that no person shall sell, offer for sale, provide, or distribute a kratom product that is adulterated with a dangerous non-kratom substance. Provides that no person shall offer for sale any kratom product that contains synthesized or semi-synthesized kratom alkaloids or kratom constituents. Requires federal compliance for kratom products and processors. Imposes a tax of 5% on the retail sale of kratom products. Requires quarterly returns for the tax. Provides that a person who knowingly files a false or incomplete return is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides for rulemaking and other powers for the Department of Revenue. Incorporates certain provisions of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act. Provides that any person who sells a kratom product in violation of this Act shall be subject to a civil penalty up to $5,000 for the first violation, and up to $10,000 for a second violation. Provides that, for a third violation and each subsequent violation, the person shall be fined a minimum of $10,000, up to a maximum of $20,000, and shall be prohibited from selling kratom products in this State for 3 years. Defines terms. Limits home rule powers. Repeals the Kratom Control Act.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which sets comprehensive regulations for kratom products in Illinois. The legislation prohibits selling kratom to anyone under 21, requires online age verification, and mandates that kratom products cannot contain more than 2% of the alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine. The bill also bans kratom products that are attractive to children (such as those shaped like cartoon characters or resembling candy), products adulterated with dangerous substances, and products containing synthesized or semi-synthesized kratom alkaloids. Manufacturers must comply with federal good manufacturing practices and be registered with the FDA. A 5% tax is imposed on retail kratom sales, with quarterly reporting requirements, and violations are subject to escalating financial penalties. For a first violation, sellers can be fined up to $5,000; for a second violation, up to $10,000; and for a third violation, sellers will be fined between $10,000 and $20,000 and prohibited from selling kratom in the state for three years. The bill also limits local governments' ability to create additional kratom regulations, centralizing control at the state level. Kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant, is a botanical substance sometimes used for pain management or as an alternative to opioids, which has prompted increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca (on 10/20/2025)
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