Kratom Legal Status by State: 2025 Complete Map & Updates
schedule7 min readcalendar_todayUpdated Nov 29, 2025
Kratom legality varies dramatically by state. As of November 2025, 7 states have banned kratom, while 15+ have adopted the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA).
articleStates Where Kratom is Banned (7)
| State | Status | Since | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Schedule I | May 2016 | Felony possession |
| Arkansas | Schedule I | 2016 | Felony |
| Indiana | Banned | 2014 | Misdemeanor/Felony |
| Louisiana | Schedule I (SB 154) | Aug 1, 2025 | $50K fine, 1-5 years |
| Rhode Island | Schedule I | 2017 | Felony |
| Vermont | Schedule I | 2016 | Felony |
| Wisconsin | Schedule I | 2014 | Felony |
articleMajor 2025 Legislative Changes
Louisiana SB 154 (Aug 1, 2025):
- Full Schedule I ban
- Distribution: $50,000 fine, 1-5 years
- Possession: $1,000 fine, up to 6 months
Texas SB 1868 (Sept 1, 2025):
- Nation's strictest 7-OH limit: 0.1%
- Age 21+ required
- Synthetic alkaloids = Penalty Group 1
Connecticut:
- Schedule I hearing scheduled October 2025
- Could become 8th ban state
articleKCPA Regulation States (15+)
These states regulate rather than ban:
- Arizona: Age 21+ (Jan 2025)
- Colorado: Age 21+, candy/vape banned
- Florida: Age 21+, Sarasota County banned
- Georgia: HB 181, Age 21+, vaping banned
- Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia: Age 18+, lab testing
- Oklahoma: SB 891, max 2% 7-OH
- South Carolina: SB 221 (July 2025)
- Texas: SB 1868, strictest limits
articleFederal Status
Kratom is not federally scheduled. However:
- FDA Import Alert 54-15 allows seizure at ports
- DEA withdrew 2016 emergency scheduling after public backlash
- July 2025: FDA recommended scheduling 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)
- This targets extracts, not natural leaf
help_outlineFrequently Asked Questions
Risky. Technically, possession in a banned state is illegal regardless of where you purchased it. Flying through or driving through banned states while possessing kratom could result in charges.
Unclear. The FDA's July 2025 recommendation to schedule 7-OH (not mitragynine) targets concentrated extracts. Full scheduling remains politically controversial.
menu_bookReferences & Sources
- [1]Louisiana SB 154(Louisiana Legislature, 2025)
- [2]Texas SB 1868(Texas Legislature, 2025)
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