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Status verified April 5, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in New York?
Current Status
Assembly Bill A4034, introduced in January 2026, proposes to classify kratom (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as a Schedule I controlled substance, which would effectively ban it.
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What Merchants Need to Know
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for New York
New York Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | A4034 |
|---|---|
| Title | Assembly Bill A4034, introduced on January 7, 2026, aims to amend the New York Public Health Law to establish kratom (specifically mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as a Schedule I controlled substance. This legislative action, if passed, would change kratom's status from 'RESTRICTED' to 'BANNED.' The bill has been introduced, making its current status 'PENDING' towards a ban. The bill's full title is 'AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing kratom, otherwise known as mitragyna speciosa korth, as a schedule I controlled substance.' The last action recorded was its introduction on January 7, 2026, and it remains pending legislative review. |
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New York Kratom Legal Status Update
In July and December 2025, legislation was passed and signed into law to prohibit the sale of kratom to individuals under 21 years of age and require consumer warning labels on all kratom products.
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills into law on December 22, 2025. These laws prohibit the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age and require consumer warning labels on all kratom products. The age restriction took effect immediately. This changes the status from 'LEGAL' to 'RESTRICTED'.
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Governor Hochul signed legislation in December 2025 that restricts the sale of kratom to individuals under 21 years of age and requires consumer warning labels on all kratom products manufactured, distributed, or sold in the state.
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