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Is Kratom Legal in Kansas?
Current Status
Senate Bill 497 (SB 497), which aims to classify both kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, was introduced and referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee after a committee hearing.
Kratom legality varies by state. View the interactive map for all 50 states, or see other pending states in the Related States section below.
What Merchants Need to Know
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Kansas
Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
Senate Bill 497 (SB 497), which aims to classify both kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, was introduced and referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee after a committee hearing.
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Kratom's legal status in Kansas has shifted from purely legal due to a local ban in Kansas City (effective December 2025) and state-level legislative action (HB2230) introduced in February 2025 to enact a Kratom Consumer Protection Act with age 21 restrictions and product standards.
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Kratom is currently legal in Kansas. A bill to criminalize the substance was removed, and while the Kratom Consumer Protection Act was under review in 2023, it failed to pass. As of early 2025, there is pending legislation (HB2230) to establish a KCPA, which would regulate sales.
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Kansas currently classifies kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance, making its possession and sale illegal throughout the state. Past legislation (HB2230) to regulate it did not pass.
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Kansas currently classifies Kratom as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, making its possession and sale illegal statewide, despite pending legislation that could change its status.
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