Is Kratom Legal in California?
California Assembly Bill 1088 (AB1088), aiming to formalize and expand state-level restrictions on kratom by adding it to the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, passed the Assembly in June 2025 and remains under review by the Senate Health Committee as of March 2026.
Assembly Bill 1088 (AB1088) was introduced in February 2025, passed the Assembly in June 2025, and was subsequently referred to the Senate Health Committee, where it remains under active consideration as of March 2026. This bill aims to integrate kratom into the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, establishing state-wide regulations that include age restrictions (21 years or older), strict labeling and packaging standards (child-resistant, not appealing to children), and limits on alkaloid content, particularly 7-hydroxymitragynine. This represents a shift from a 'RESTRICTED' status (primarily based on local ordinances) to a 'PENDING' state for more formalized and expanded state-wide restrictions.
Update History
Jun 17, 2026California Kratom Legal Status Update
California — Assembly Bill 1088 (AB1088): Assembly Bill 1088 (AB1088) was introduced in February 2025, passed the Assembly in June 2025, and was subsequently referred to the Senate Health Committee, where it remains under active consideration as of March 2026. This bill aims to integrate kratom into the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, establishing state-wide regulations that include age restrictions (21 years or older), strict labeling and packaging standards (child-resistant, not appealing to children), and limits on alkaloid content, particularly 7-hydroxymitragynine. This represents a shift from a 'RESTRICTED' status (primarily based on local ordinances) to a 'PENDING' state for more formalized and expanded state-wide restrictions.. Status: PENDING.
Assembly Bill 1088 (AB1088) was introduced in February 2025, passed the Assembly in June 2025, and was subsequently referred to the Senate Health Committee, where it remains under active consideration as of March 2026. This bill aims to integrate kratom into the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, establishing state-wide regulations that include age restrictions (21 years or older), strict labeling and packaging standards (child-resistant, not appealing to children), and limits on alkaloid content, particularly 7-hydroxymitragynine. This represents a shift from a 'RESTRICTED' status (primarily based on local ordinances) to a 'PENDING' state for more formalized and expanded state-wide restrictions.
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Apr 3, 2026California Kratom Legal Status Update
California — CDPH Consumer Warning (Oct 2025), Governor's Statement (March 2026): On March 3, 2026, Governor Newsom's office issued a press release stating that 'It is illegal to manufacture or sell kratom or 7-OH products for consumption at any age. That policy is — and remains — our most health-protective stance.' This follows a statewide consumer warning issued by the CDPH on October 24, 2025. This declaration from official government sources changes the status from 'RESTRICTED' (which implies regulation or local bans) to 'BANNED' for products intended for human consumption at the state level.. Status: BANNED.
On March 3, 2026, Governor Newsom's office issued a press release stating that 'It is illegal to manufacture or sell kratom or 7-OH products for consumption at any age. That policy is — and remains — our most health-protective stance.' This follows a statewide consumer warning issued by the CDPH on October 24, 2025. This declaration from official government sources changes the status from 'RESTRICTED' (which implies regulation or local bans) to 'BANNED' for products intended for human consumption at the state level.
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Mar 13, 2026California Kratom Legal Status Update
California state officials have declared it illegal to manufacture or sell kratom or 7-OH products for consumption, effectively banning commercial sales for consumption. Additionally, Senate Bill 758 proposes to place 7-hydroxymitragynine on Schedule I of controlled substances, with an exception for its naturally occurring form in the Mitragyna speciosa plant.
Governor Newsom announced on March 3, 2026, that it is illegal to manufacture or sell kratom or 7-OH products for consumption. This is a significant enforcement action. Senate Bill 758 (SB 758) was amended in the Senate on January 5, 2026, and proposes to classify 7-hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I controlled substance. This combination of executive action and legislative effort represents a change from 'RESTRICTED' to effectively 'BANNED' for commercial sales for consumption and stricter control over key components.
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Mar 11, 2026California Kratom Legal Status Update
On October 24, 2025, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning, declaring that foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH are dangerous and illegal to sell or manufacture for consumption in California. This action effectively bans commercial sale and manufacture statewide.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an official statewide consumer warning (NR25-016) on October 24, 2025, stating that kratom and 7-OH products are illegal to sell or manufacture for consumption in the state. This action, taken by an official government body, effectively bans commercial sales and manufacturing, moving the legal status from 'RESTRICTED' (implying regulation) to 'BANNED' for commercial activity. The action date of October 24, 2025, is within the last 180 days (137 days prior to March 10, 2026).
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Mar 11, 2026California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning on October 24, 2025, declaring kratom and 7-OH products illegal to sell or manufacture for consumption. Governor Newsom announced on March 3, 2026, a 95% compliance rate from businesses in removing these products, effectively implementing a statewide ban on sales and manufacturing for consumption.
California's status was previously 'RESTRICTED' due to local bans. However, on October 24, 2025, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning stating that kratom and 7-OH products are illegal to sell or manufacture for consumption in California. This was followed by Governor Newsom's announcement on March 3, 2026, of a 95% compliance rate in removing these products from shelves, indicating active statewide enforcement. This constitutes a change from localized restrictions to a de facto statewide ban on sale and manufacture for consumption. The Los Angeles County also banned sales in November 2025.
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Mar 7, 2026California Kratom Legal Status Update
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning declaring foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH illegal to sell or manufacture for consumption. Governor Newsom's administration launched a campaign to clear these products from retail shelves.
Previously, kratom was generally restricted at a local level or under general consumer protection laws. The CDPH's official warning and subsequent enforcement efforts explicitly declare the sale and manufacturing of kratom and 7-OH products for consumption as illegal statewide, shifting its status from restricted to banned for these forms.
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