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Status verified May 5, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Georgia?
Current Status
Georgia House Bill 968, introduced on January 14, 2026, seeks to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (kratom's active compounds) as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban kratom. The bill was favorably reported by a House committee with a substitute text on March 6, 2026.
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What Merchants Need to Know
- Age verification required (21+) for all sales
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Georgia
Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB 968 |
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| Title | House Bill 968 (2025-2026 Regular Session) proposes a full ban on kratom by scheduling its main alkaloids as Schedule I controlled substances and repealing existing regulations. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2026, and received a favorable report by substitute from a House committee on March 6, 2026, indicating active progression towards a ban. |
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Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB 968 |
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| Title | Georgia's HB 968 was introduced on January 14, 2026, with the intent to designate mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances. However, the bill did not pass and officially died on April 2, 2026. Georgia previously enacted regulations in 2024 (effective January 1, 2025) which restrict kratom sales, including age limitations (21 years old), labeling, and testing requirements. House Bill 757 from the 2025-2026 session also established registration requirements for kratom products, with a public website mandated by January 1, 2026, for retailers to verify legal products. The failure of HB 968 to ban kratom means that these existing regulations continue to govern its sale and use, confirming a 'RESTRICTED' status. This is a change from the database's 'PENDING' status, as the legislative action has concluded, and the outcome is a regulated, not banned, state. |
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Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update
Georgia House Bill 968, introduced in January 2026, proposes to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban kratom in the state. The bill is currently active in the legislative process.
Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update
Georgia has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), establishing regulations for the sale of kratom products, including age restrictions and labeling requirements.
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A new bill (LB 968) was introduced in Georgia in January 2026 that seeks to make all forms of kratom a Schedule I controlled substance, which would reverse existing regulations that took effect on January 1, 2025.
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