Is Kratom Legal in New York?

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.

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.

Update History

• Apr 5, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update

  New York — A4034: 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.. Status: PENDING.

  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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