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Is Kratom Legal in Connecticut?
Current Status
The Connecticut General Assembly's Regulations Review Committee approved official language on February 25, 2026, to classify kratom and related substances as Schedule 1 controlled substances, making their use, sale, and distribution illegal in the state.
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What Merchants Need to Know
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Connecticut
Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | Public Act 25-101 (related to HB6855) |
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| Title | Public Act 25-101, stemming from House Bill 6855, passed the House and Senate in June 2025 and was signed into law by Governor Lamont. The Department of Consumer Protection then submitted recommendations to the Legislative Regulation Review Committee (LRRC). On February 25, 2026, the LRRC approved the official language, designating Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), including its leaves, stem, and any extracts, as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. This action makes all forms of kratom illegal, a change from its previously restricted status. |
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Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update
The Legislative Regulation Review Committee of Connecticut unanimously approved regulations to update the controlled substance drug schedule, designating Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) and its derivatives, including 7-OH, as Schedule I controlled substances. This makes kratom illegal to sell, possess, or distribute in the state.
Read more →Connecticut Designates Kratom as Schedule I Controlled Substance, Signaling Major Shift for Industry
**Hartford, CT** – In a significant move impacting the kratom industry nationwide, Connecticut's Legislative Regulation Review Committee (LRRC) unanimously approved regulations on Tuesday, February 24
Read more →Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update
Connecticut, previously listed as 'PENDING', is currently legal and unregulated statewide for kratom. While there are proposed regulations from the Department of Consumer Protection to designate kratom as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, these proposals are still under legislative review, with a public hearing held in October 2025 and further review by the Legislative Regulation Review Committee scheduled for February 2026. No enacted laws currently restrict its sale or possession.
Read more →Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update
Connecticut is in the process of banning kratom. Public Act 25-101 (HB 6855) was signed into law, granting the Department of Consumer Protection the authority to schedule kratom as a controlled substance. The Department has since proposed regulations to classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance and held a public hearing on the matter.
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