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Is Kratom Legal in Rhode Island?
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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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Recent Updates for Rhode Island
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.
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Rhode Island has reversed its ban on kratom by enacting the Rhode Island Kratom Act (2025-H 5565A, 2025-S 0792A), effective April 1, 2026. This legislation regulates the distribution of kratom, prohibits adulteration, and sets an age limit of 21.
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Kratom is currently banned in Rhode Island as a controlled substance. However, a bill was passed to reverse this ban and establish a regulatory framework, with regulations expected to begin in April 2026, shifting its status to restricted.
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Kratom is fully illegal in Rhode Island, classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, prohibiting its sale, purchase, possession, and use statewide.
Read more →Rhode Island Kratom Legal Status Update
As of 2026, kratom is listed as 'fully illegal' in Rhode Island, classifying it as a controlled substance. While a bill was passed to reverse a previous ban and establish regulation, that regulation is slated to begin in April 2026, indicating a current status of prohibition.
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