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Is Kratom Legal in Kansas?
Current Status
Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2365 on April 10, 2026, designating kratom and 7-OH kratom related substances as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning their sale and possession in Kansas, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Legislation Being Monitored
These are recent kratom-related bills we're tracking in Kansas. They are proposals, not enacted law. Always verify bill status with the official legislature website.
HB 2635 — Kansas Governor Kelly signed House Bill 2635 into law, classifying kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning their sale and possession in the state starting July 1, 2026.
HB 2365 — Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2365 into law, classifying 7-OH kratom related substances as Schedule I, effectively banning commercial kratom products in the state.
What Merchants Need to Know
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Kansas
Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | House Bill 2365 |
|---|---|
| Title | On April 10, 2026, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2365 into law, which amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to classify kratom and its related substances, specifically 7-OH kratom, as Schedule I controlled substances. This designation indicates a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, leading to a statewide ban on these products effective July 1, 2026. This represents a change from a 'RESTRICTED' to a 'BANNED' status. |
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Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | House Bill 2365 |
|---|---|
| Title | House Bill 2365, signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 10, 2026, amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to classify '7-OH kratom related substances' as Schedule I controlled substances. This legal action means that specific components within kratom are now banned, shifting the overall legal status of kratom in Kansas from a general 'BANNED' to a 'RESTRICTED' status, where certain forms are prohibited while others may still be subject to regulation. The bill was sponsored by legislators to safeguard public health. |
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Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB 2365 |
|---|---|
| Title | House Bill 2365 was signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 10, 2026. This bipartisan bill amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to designate 7-OH kratom-related substances as Schedule I, indicating a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. This action safeguards the health of Kansans by banning these specific kratom compounds. |
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Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB2365 |
|---|---|
| Title | House Bill 2365 was signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 10, 2026. This bill designates 7-OH kratom related substances to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, indicating a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This legislation safeguards Kansans' health by restricting the sale of these specific kratom products, effectively changing the state's status from PENDING to RESTRICTED for these substances. |
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Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
Senate Bill 497 (SB 497), which aims to classify both kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, was introduced and referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee after a committee hearing.
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