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Status verified March 20, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in New Hampshire?
Current Status
Senate Bill 557 received an 'Ought to Pass with Amendment' recommendation from the committee on March 9, 2026. This bill proposes to establish the 'Kratom Consumer Protection Act,' which would prohibit the sale of kratom products to anyone under 21 years of age and create a regulatory framework for their sale.
Kratom legality varies by state. View the interactive map for all 50 states, or see other pending states in the Related States section below.
County & City Restrictions
| Location | Status | Details | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | ❌BANNED | City ban on kratom sales and possession enacted after publicized overdose case | Jan 1, 2019 |
What Merchants Need to Know
- Cannot ship to: Franklin
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for New Hampshire
New Hampshire Kratom Legal Status Update
Senate Bill 557 received an 'Ought to Pass with Amendment' recommendation from the committee on March 9, 2026. This bill proposes to establish the 'Kratom Consumer Protection Act,' which would prohibit the sale of kratom products to anyone under 21 years of age and create a regulatory framework for their sale.
New Hampshire Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected: SB557 - Prohibiting the sale of kratom products to anyone under 21 years of age and providing for the regulation of the sale of kratom products.
New Hampshire Kratom Legal Status Update
Senate Bill 557 (SB557) was introduced, proposing to prohibit the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age and to establish regulations for kratom products, aiming to shift the state from an unregulated legal status to a restricted one.
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Kratom is legal statewide in New Hampshire with no general restrictions on kratom or 7-OH at the state level.
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Kratom is legal for individuals 18 and older, but is banned in the town of Franklin, thus making the statewide status 'RESTRICTED'.
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