Is Kratom Legal in New York?
New York lawmakers have passed the 'Synthetic Kratom Kills Act,' which prohibits the sale of synthetic kratom products, including those with elevated levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine, and establishes regulations for the labeling and sale of natural kratom products. The bill is awaiting the Governor's signature.
Senate Bill S10514, also known as the 'Synthetic Kratom Kills Act,' was introduced to address concerns about dangerous synthetic and adulterated kratom products. The bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of synthesized kratom material, adulterated kratom products, products with a 7-hydroxymitragynine concentration exceeding two percent of total alkaloids, combustible kratom products, products incorporated into conventional foods or beverages, products with flavoring agents appealing to minors, and products not in child-resistant packaging. It also requires testing and clear labeling for natural kratom products. The bill passed the Senate on May 15, 2026, and the Assembly on June 6, 2026, and has been delivered to the Governor for signature, moving New York's status from 'PENDING' to 'RESTRICTED' due to the enactment of specific prohibitions and regulations.
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Jul 2, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — S10514: Senate Bill S10514, also known as the 'Synthetic Kratom Kills Act,' was introduced to address concerns about dangerous synthetic and adulterated kratom products. The bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of synthesized kratom material, adulterated kratom products, products with a 7-hydroxymitragynine concentration exceeding two percent of total alkaloids, combustible kratom products, products incorporated into conventional foods or beverages, products with flavoring agents appealing to minors, and products not in child-resistant packaging. It also requires testing and clear labeling for natural kratom products. The bill passed the Senate on May 15, 2026, and the Assembly on June 6, 2026, and has been delivered to the Governor for signature, moving New York's status from 'PENDING' to 'RESTRICTED' due to the enactment of specific prohibitions and regulations.. Status: RESTRICTED.
Senate Bill S10514, also known as the 'Synthetic Kratom Kills Act,' was introduced to address concerns about dangerous synthetic and adulterated kratom products. The bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of synthesized kratom material, adulterated kratom products, products with a 7-hydroxymitragynine concentration exceeding two percent of total alkaloids, combustible kratom products, products incorporated into conventional foods or beverages, products with flavoring agents appealing to minors, and products not in child-resistant packaging. It also requires testing and clear labeling for natural kratom products. The bill passed the Senate on May 15, 2026, and the Assembly on June 6, 2026, and has been delivered to the Governor for signature, moving New York's status from 'PENDING' to 'RESTRICTED' due to the enactment of specific prohibitions and regulations.
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Jun 24, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — S.8925: Senate Bill S.8925, sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Ryan, passed the New York Senate on June 2, 2026. This official action indicates a move toward further restricting kratom products in the state, specifically by targeting high concentrations of 7-hydroxymitragynine. The bill's progression to the Assembly signifies a pending change to the state's existing 'RESTRICTED' status.. Status: PENDING.
Senate Bill S.8925, sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Ryan, passed the New York Senate on June 2, 2026. This official action indicates a move toward further restricting kratom products in the state, specifically by targeting high concentrations of 7-hydroxymitragynine. The bill's progression to the Assembly signifies a pending change to the state's existing 'RESTRICTED' status.
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May 16, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — S10514: Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling.. Status: RESTRICTED. Last action: REFERRED TO HEALTH (2026-05-15).
Bill: S10514 — Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling. Status: 1 Sponsors: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) Recent history: • 2026-05-15: REFERRED TO HEALTH Bill text / source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S10514 What this may mean: Would prohibit or ban kratom if enacted.
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Apr 24, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — S08814: New York Senate Bill S08814 (2025-2026 General Assembly) was introduced on January 8, 2026, and passed/signed/enacted on February 13, 2026. The bill prohibits the sale of kratom, defined as any part of the plant Mitragyna speciosa or its synthesized compounds, to individuals under 21 years of age, and imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 for violations. It also prohibits the resale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans used for age verification, with a separate civil penalty of up to $1,000 for such violations. This legislation moves the state from a 'PENDING' status to 'RESTRICTED' by establishing age limits and penalties for kratom sales.. Status: RESTRICTED.
New York Senate Bill S08814 (2025-2026 General Assembly) was introduced on January 8, 2026, and passed/signed/enacted on February 13, 2026. The bill prohibits the sale of kratom, defined as any part of the plant Mitragyna speciosa or its synthesized compounds, to individuals under 21 years of age, and imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 for violations. It also prohibits the resale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans used for age verification, with a separate civil penalty of up to $1,000 for such violations. This legislation moves the state from a 'PENDING' status to 'RESTRICTED' by establishing age limits and penalties for kratom sales.
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Apr 16, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — A10969: Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling.. Status: PENDING. Last action: referred to health (2026-04-14).
Bill: A10969 — Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling. Status: 1 Sponsors: Jacob Blumencranz (R) Recent history: • 2026-04-14: referred to health Bill text / source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10969 What this may mean: Would prohibit or ban kratom if enacted.
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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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