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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to kratom; amending s. 500.92, F.S.; providing a short title; providing definitions; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to certify laboratories that meet certain qualifications; providing an exception; requiring the department to adopt certain rules for certification; requiring the Department of Health to assist the department in developing such rules; requiring the department to publish on its website a list of certified laboratories; authorizing the department to take specified action against the certification of a laboratory in certain circumstances; providing that licensed laboratories agree to certain audits and inspections by the department; requiring certain criteria to be met for the distribution and sale of kratom products; providing that wholesalers or retailers of kratom products are not required to test their products if the products meet certain requirements; prohibiting the retail sale and delivery of kratom products; providing exceptions; prohibiting kratom products from being sold, given, bartered, furnished, or delivered to certain consumers; providing that it is unlawful to sell, give, barter, furnish, or deliver kratom products to persons under a certain age; providing penalties; authorizing the department to take certain action against licensees and permittees; requiring the department to adopt and enforce rules and certain officers to assist the department in enforcing such rules; creating s. 500.925, F.S.; providing definitions; authorizing delivery sales of kratom products; prohibiting such sales to certain persons; providing requirements for such sales; requiring specified notice; providing applicability; providing a penalty; authorizing the Attorney General, the Attorney General's designee, or a state attorney to bring specified action; creating s. 500.94, F.S.; providing that kratom products sold, offered for sale, delivered, or distributed in violation of specified provisions are contraband, are subject to seizure and forfeiture, and must be disposed of in a specified manner; providing a records retention requirement; providing that specified costs are borne by the person from whom kratom products are seized; providing applicability; creating s. 500.95, F.S.; prohibiting a person from ingesting kratom products in, on, or within a specified distance from school property during a certain time period; providing applicability; authorizing the issuance of a citation which must contain certain information; providing that a person issued such a citation is charged with civil infraction and subject to specified penalties; providing for waiver of the right to contest such a citation in certain circumstances; amending ss. 565.04 and 565.045, F.S.; authorizing specified businesses to sell kratom products; amending ss. 569.006 and 569.35, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act," establishes regulations for the sale and distribution of kratom products, which are defined as food products, dietary supplements, or beverages containing parts of the kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa) or its extracts. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) will be responsible for certifying independent testing laboratories that meet specific qualifications, with the Department of Health assisting in rule development. These certified labs will test kratom products for contaminants, synthetic alkaloids, and potency, and their findings must be accessible via a scannable barcode on the product packaging. The bill prohibits kratom products from being sold, given, bartered, furnished, or delivered to individuals under 21 years of age, and sets strict packaging requirements to ensure products are not attractive to children and clearly labeled with warnings. It also creates new provisions for mail order, internet, and remote sales of kratom, requiring age verification and specific shipping procedures. Kratom products sold in violation of these regulations will be considered contraband and subject to seizure and destruction, with associated costs borne by the violator. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the ingestion of kratom products within 1,000 feet of school property between 6 a.m. and midnight, classifying violations as civil infractions. Finally, it amends existing statutes to allow certain licensed businesses, such as package stores and establishments with quota licenses, to sell kratom products under specific conditions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Budget Committee (on 03/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1205 |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1205/Analyses/h1205a.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1205/BillText/c1/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1205/Amendment/645921/PDF | |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1205/Analyses/h1205.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1205/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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