Is Kratom Legal in Connecticut?

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Current Status

While currently legal, Connecticut's Department of Public Health has proposed regulations to designate kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance. A public hearing was held in October 2025, and the Legislative Regulation Review Committee is expected to consider a bill in February 2026 that would make kratom a controlled substance statewide.

Official state government website confirms proposed regulations for scheduling kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance and ongoing public comment period as of October 2025. Newer articles confirm the Legislative Regulation Review Committee will decide its fate. This indicates a definite shift from 'LEGAL' to 'PENDING' for a more restrictive status.

What Merchants Need to Know

Lab testing recommended for all products
Labeling must comply with state standards

Recent Updates for Connecticut

February 1, 2026

Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update

January 24, 2026

Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update

Kratom is currently legal in Connecticut, contradicting the previous 'BANNED' status.

January 21, 2026

Connecticut Kratom Legal Status Update

Kratom became banned in Connecticut as of 2025 after Public Act 25-101 (HB 6855) was signed, allowing the Department of Consumer Protection to classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance. Proposed regulations to designate kratom as a Schedule 1 controlled substance had a public hearing in October 2025, solidifying the ban's implementation.

January 18, 2026

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.