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Status verified June 19, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Georgia?
Current Status
Georgia House Bill 968 was favorably reported by a committee, proposing to designate certain kratom alkaloids, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, as Schedule I controlled substances, which would result in a statewide ban on kratom.
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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 | Georgia was listed as 'RESTRICTED'. House Bill 968 was introduced in January 2026 with the aim of classifying kratom alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as Schedule I controlled substances, which would result in a ban. The House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute on March 6, 2026. This active legislative movement towards a ban changes the status from simply 'RESTRICTED' to 'PENDING' a ban. |
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Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB 968 |
|---|---|
| Title | House Bill 968 (introduced January 14, 2026) initially aimed to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning kratom. However, a substitute measure was approved by a House committee on March 5, 2026. This substitute bill bans synthetic kratom derivatives, requires natural kratom to be sold behind pharmacy counters, and mandates new labeling and tracking, representing a clear shift from a potential outright ban to a regulated and restricted legal status. Additionally, House Bill 757, passed in a previous session, became effective January 1, 2026, establishing a regulatory framework requiring product registration with the Department of Agriculture, further supporting the 'RESTRICTED' status. |
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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.
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