Is Kratom Legal in Nebraska?

Nebraska Legislative Bill 431 was introduced in the 2025-2026 session, seeking to prohibit kratom as a controlled substance by adding mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Hearings for this bill were held in January and February 2026.

Nebraska's LB431, introduced in January 2025, proposes to classify kratom's primary alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban the substance statewide. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee, and hearings were held as recently as February 11, 2026, indicating ongoing legislative consideration for a full ban.

Update History

• Mar 17, 2026Nebraska Kratom Legal Status Update

  Nebraska — LB431: Nebraska's LB431, introduced in January 2025, proposes to classify kratom's primary alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban the substance statewide. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee, and hearings were held as recently as February 11, 2026, indicating ongoing legislative consideration for a full ban.. Status: PENDING.

  Nebraska's LB431, introduced in January 2025, proposes to classify kratom's primary alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban the substance statewide. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee, and hearings were held as recently as February 11, 2026, indicating ongoing legislative consideration for a full ban.

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