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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
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
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, amending the Michigan Penal Code, prohibits the production and sale of kratom, which is defined as any part of the plant *Mitragyna speciose*, including its extracts and preparations, and any synthetic form of kratom, such as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Violators face misdemeanor charges, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses or sales to individuals under 18 years of age, 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 selling to a minor after a previous conviction for the same offense.
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
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/19/2026 (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5537 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5537.htm |
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