Bill > SB463

This bill establishes the Hawaii Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which creates comprehensive regulations for kratom products beginning January 1, 2026. The legislation requires all kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health, mandates specific labeling requirements, and sets strict standards for product safety and composition. Manufacturers must obtain registration, pay associated fees, and provide sworn certifications about their product's safety, including a certificate of analysis from an independent testing laboratory. The bill prohibits selling kratom products that contain excessive levels of certain alkaloids, dangerous psychoactive compounds, or are designed to be attractive to children. Kratom products must be clearly labeled with warnings about age restrictions, potential habit-forming properties, and recommended serving sizes. The law establishes enforcement mechanisms, including potential seizure of unregistered products and criminal penalties for violations, such as selling kratom to minors or including controlled substances. Notably, the bill defines kratom as the plant Mitragyna speciosa and sets clear guidelines for its extraction, manufacturing, and sale, with the ultimate goal of protecting consumer safety while providing a regulated framework for kratom product distribution in Hawaii.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=463&year=2026