Bill > HB717

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, mandating detailed documentation including certificates of analysis from independent testing laboratories, and imposes strict labeling requirements. Manufacturers must provide sworn certifications about product safety, manufacturing practices, and ingredient composition, with annual registration renewals required. The bill prohibits selling kratom products that contain dangerous compounds, are attractive to children, or exceed specified alkaloid levels, and mandates labels that include warnings about potential habit-forming properties, recommended serving sizes, age restrictions, and ingredient listings. Enforcement mechanisms include product seizure, potential criminal penalties for violations involving controlled substances or synthesized materials, and requirements for third-party testing. The law also specifically prevents sales to individuals under 18 and requires warnings about potential health risks, with provisions for federal regulations to potentially supersede these state guidelines if implemented in the future.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=717&year=2026