Rhode Island Kratom Legal Status Update

As of February 9, 2026, kratom remains banned in Rhode Island, with its active alkaloids classified under state law as controlled substances. Although a new law, the Rhode Island Kratom Act (2025-H 5565A, 2025-S 0792A), has been signed to regulate and permit kratom, it is not effective until April 1, 2026.

Official government source (Congress.gov) lists Rhode Island as a state that currently bans kratom's active alkaloids. Additionally, a press release from the State of Rhode Island General Assembly confirms that a prior bill to regulate kratom was vetoed, and further states that 'Rhode Island is the only state in New England — and only one of a handful nationally — where kratom is illegal'. While a new Rhode Island Kratom Act has been signed into law, it is explicitly stated to be effective April 1, 2026. Therefore, as of the current date (February 9, 2026), the ban is still in effect, marking a change from the database's 'RESTRICTED' status to 'BANNED'.

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