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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Kratom Prohibition Act. Prohibits the purchase, possession, sale, or distribution of any product containing kratom. Authorizes certified local health departments that adopt an ordinance to enforce the Act and impose fines. Provides that violations are Class B misdemeanors with a minimum fine of $500 for selling or furnishing kratom. Defines terms. Repeals the Kratom Control Act.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Kratom Prohibition Act, makes it illegal to purchase, possess, sell, or distribute any product containing kratom, which is defined broadly to include the plant itself, its parts, and any compounds, extracts, or synthesized versions of its active alkaloids like mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. The bill allows certified local health departments, if they adopt a specific ordinance, to enforce these prohibitions and impose fines. Violations of the act are classified as Class B misdemeanors, with a minimum fine of $500 specifically for selling or providing kratom. This new act also repeals the previous Kratom Control Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Cannabis (on 02/18/2026)
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