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Status verified May 5, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Kansas?
Current Status
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2365 into law on April 10, 2026, which designates '7-OH kratom related substances' as Schedule I controlled substances, thereby restricting these specific compounds.
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Legislation Being Monitored
These are recent kratom-related bills we're tracking in Kansas. They are proposals, not enacted law. Always verify bill status with the official legislature website.
HB 2365 — Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2365 into law, classifying 7-OH kratom related substances as Schedule I, effectively banning commercial kratom products in the state.
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
| Bill | House Bill 2365 |
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| Title | House Bill 2365, signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 10, 2026, amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to classify '7-OH kratom related substances' as Schedule I controlled substances. This legal action means that specific components within kratom are now banned, shifting the overall legal status of kratom in Kansas from a general 'BANNED' to a 'RESTRICTED' status, where certain forms are prohibited while others may still be subject to regulation. The bill was sponsored by legislators to safeguard public health. |
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Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB 2365 |
|---|---|
| Title | House Bill 2365 was signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 10, 2026. This bipartisan bill amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to designate 7-OH kratom-related substances as Schedule I, indicating a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. This action safeguards the health of Kansans by banning these specific kratom compounds. |
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Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB2365 |
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| Title | House Bill 2365 was signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 10, 2026. This bill designates 7-OH kratom related substances to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, indicating a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This legislation safeguards Kansans' health by restricting the sale of these specific kratom products, effectively changing the state's status from PENDING to RESTRICTED for these substances. |
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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.
Read more →Kansas Kratom Legal Status Update
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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