Bill > HB2230

This bill establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which regulates the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products in Kansas. The bill defines kratom as a food product derived from the mitragyna speciosa plant and sets strict guidelines for its processing and sale. Processors are prohibited from selling kratom products that are adulterated, contaminated, or contain dangerous substances, including products with high levels of certain alkaloids or synthetic compounds. The bill mandates that kratom product labels include specific warning information and safe usage instructions. Additionally, the legislation restricts the sale of kratom to individuals 21 years of age and older and imposes civil fines for violations, with first-time offenses incurring up to $1,000 in penalties and subsequent offenses up to $2,000. The secretary of agriculture is required to develop rules and regulations to implement and enforce the act, ensuring consumer safety by establishing standards for kratom product quality, composition, and labeling. The law aims to protect consumers by creating a regulatory framework for kratom products while acknowledging that the FDA has not approved kratom for medical use.

Health and Social Services

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2230/