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MI HB5537
MI HB5537Crimes: controlled substances; production and sale of kratom; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 473a.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled"The Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 473a.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Penal Code to prohibit the production and sale of kratom, which is defined as any part of the plant *Mitragyna speciose*, its leaves, extracts, resins, or any compound derived from it. It also prohibits synthetic variants of kratom, such as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Violating this prohibition is a misdemeanor, with penalties increasing for repeat offenses and for selling to individuals under 18 years old, ranging from up to 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine for a first offense to up to one year in jail and a $20,000 fine for subsequent sales to minors. An exception is made for kratom that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a drug product, dietary supplement, or food additive, but this exception does not apply to synthetic variants.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (30)
Cam Cavitt (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Phil Green (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tom Kuhn (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Mike McFall (D),
Luke Meerman (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Brad Paquette (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Brad Slagh (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Donni Steele (R),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 03/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5537 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Passed by the House | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5537-RCS63TDQ.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2026-HEBH-5537.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5537-GTD7KRXH.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5537.htm |
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