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Status verified May 5, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Louisiana?
Current Status
House Bill 778, introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to committee on March 9, 2026, proposes to amend existing law regarding kratom to specifically target synthetic forms and set limits on 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine levels, which would revise the current full ban.
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What Merchants Need to Know
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Louisiana
Louisiana Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB 778 |
|---|---|
| Title | Louisiana House Bill 778 was prefiled and introduced on February 27, 2026, and subsequently referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice on March 9, 2026. The bill aims to revise the existing full ban on kratom by clarifying that certain synthetic/semi-synthetic compounds are Schedule I controlled substances, while establishing limits for other kratom products. This would change Louisiana's status from BANNED to PENDING, moving towards a RESTRICTED framework for natural kratom. |
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Louisiana Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB778 |
|---|---|
| Title | Provides with respect to the possession of Kratom |
| Status | In progress |
| Last action | Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. (2026-03-09) |
| Sponsors | Beryl Amedee |
Louisiana Kratom Legal Status Update
Louisiana's SB 154, effective August 1, 2025, classifies kratom's active components as Schedule I controlled substances, making it fully illegal statewide.
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Kratom's status in Louisiana has changed from 'BANNED' to 'RESTRICTED'. It is currently legal but subject to an age restriction, prohibiting distribution to individuals under 18 years old (effective May 2012). Localities are also permitted to adopt stricter controls.
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A statewide ban on kratom in Louisiana took effect on August 1, 2025, classifying it as a Schedule I substance.
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