Is Kratom Legal in Tennessee?
Legislation in progress (no status change proposed): SB1656: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom.. Status: 4. Last action: Filed for introduction (2026-01-14). Sponsors: Todd Gardenhire, Joseph Hensley, Randy McNally, Ken Yager, Edward Jackson, John Stevens.
Bill: SB1656 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom. Status: 4 Sponsors: Todd Gardenhire (R); Joseph Hensley (R); Randy McNally (R); Ken Yager (R); Edward Jackson (R); John Stevens (R) Recent history: • 2026-01-14: Filed for introduction • 2026-01-15: Introduced, Passed on First Consideration • 2026-01-15: Sponsor(s) Added. • 2026-01-21: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee • 2026-02-12: Sponsor(s) Added. • 2026-03-04: Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026 • 2026-03-09: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026 • 2026-03-11: Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026 Bill text / source: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1656&ga=114
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May 16, 2026Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
Tennessee — SB1656: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom.. Status: BANNED. Last action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 950 (2026-05-15).
Bill: SB1656 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom. Status: 4 Sponsors: Todd Gardenhire (R); Joseph Hensley (R); Randy McNally (R); Ken Yager (R); Edward Jackson (R); John Stevens (R) Recent history: • 2026-01-14: Filed for introduction • 2026-01-15: Introduced, Passed on First Consideration • 2026-01-15: Sponsor(s) Added. • 2026-01-21: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee • 2026-02-12: Sponsor(s) Added. • 2026-03-04: Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026 • 2026-03-09: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026 • 2026-03-11: Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026 Bill text / source: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1656&ga=114
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Apr 5, 2026Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
Tennessee — HB2594: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 43 and Title 57, relative to Kratom.. Status: PENDING. Last action: Sponsor change. (2026-03-10).
Bill: HB2594 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 43 and Title 57, relative to Kratom. Status: 1 Sponsors: Jeremy Faison (R) Recent history: • 2026-02-03: Filed for introduction • 2026-02-04: Intro., P1C. • 2026-02-05: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee • 2026-02-05: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee • 2026-03-09: Sponsor(s) Added. • 2026-03-10: Sponsor(s) withdrawn. • 2026-03-10: Sponsor change. Bill text / source: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2594&ga=114
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Mar 19, 2026Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
Tennessee — HB1647 / SB1655: Tennessee currently restricts kratom sales (age 21+, synthetic 7-OH derivatives banned). House Bill 1647 and Senate Bill 1655, known as Matthew Davenport's Law, were introduced on February 8, 2026. These bills propose classifying kratom and its primary alkaloids as controlled substances, which would result in a statewide ban on possession and sale. This legislative action represents a potential shift from the current restricted status to a ban. The bills are currently in the committee stage.. Status: PENDING.
Tennessee currently restricts kratom sales (age 21+, synthetic 7-OH derivatives banned). House Bill 1647 and Senate Bill 1655, known as Matthew Davenport's Law, were introduced on February 8, 2026. These bills propose classifying kratom and its primary alkaloids as controlled substances, which would result in a statewide ban on possession and sale. This legislative action represents a potential shift from the current restricted status to a ban. The bills are currently in the committee stage.
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Mar 7, 2026Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): HB2594 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 43 and Title 57, relative to Kratom.
Bill Status: undefined Last Action: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Last Action Date: 2026-02-05
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Mar 7, 2026Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
Multiple bills concerning Kratom have been introduced and are progressing through the legislature. Senate Bill 1655, known as 'Matthew Davenport's Law,' proposes to make possession, manufacturing, delivery, or sale of Kratom a felony offense. It was filed for introduction on January 14, 2026, and passed on second consideration, being referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 21, 2026. Additionally, House Bill 2594, the 'Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act,' was introduced on February 3, 2026, seeking to regulate kratom sales and establish an age limit.
The legal status of Kratom in Tennessee was previously unknown. The recent introduction and progression of these bills, proposing either a ban or extensive regulation, indicate a clear shift to a pending legislative status.
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