Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update

Connecticut officially banned kratom, classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance. The ban, enacted through Public Act 25-101 (HB6855), took effect after Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill on June 25, 2025. The Department of Consumer Protection is moving forward with scheduling kratom, making its sale, possession, and distribution illegal.

Multiple sources, including legislative tracking and news articles from late 2025 and early 2026, confirm the ban, its effective date, and classification as a controlled substance. Conflicting information in some snippets (16, 41) stating it is still legal but will be banned soon is superseded by sources (6, 38) indicating the ban is in effect or that the Department of Consumer Protection has moved to schedule it. Prioritizing the official legislative action and intent to schedule, the status is effectively BANNED.

Verified & Lab Tested: MIT45