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Status verified May 5, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Rhode Island?
Current Status
The Rhode Island Kratom Act became effective on April 1, 2026, establishing a regulatory framework for kratom. It prohibits sales to individuals under 21, requires products to be behind sales counters, bans 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products, and mandates licensing for distributors and retailers.
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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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB 5565 / SB 792 (The Rhode Island Kratom Act) |
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| Title | The 'Rhode Island Kratom Act' (HB 5565/SB 792) came into effect on April 1, 2026. This legislation makes Rhode Island the first state to overturn a former Schedule I ban (enacted in 2017) and instead regulate kratom. The law requires kratom products to be kept behind sales counters, prohibits sales to anyone under 21, and does not allow the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products. It also establishes a licensing system for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers, and imposes a 15% tax on wholesale kratom sales. |
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Rhode Island Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | RI General Law § 21-28.12; HB 5565 (2025 legislative session) |
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| Title | Prior to April 1, 2026, kratom's primary alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, were classified as Schedule I controlled substances in Rhode Island, effectively banning the substance. The Rhode Island Kratom Act (RI General Law § 21-28.12), passed in 2025, reverses this ban. The law, which became effective on April 1, 2026, allows for the sale and manufacture of kratom products, establishes a minimum age of 21 for purchasers, and mandates specific labeling and packaging standards. The Rhode Island Department of Health's Center for Food Protection is tasked with overseeing and enforcing these new requirements. Legislation has also been recently introduced (2026-H 7518, filed March 19, 2026) to require kratom products to be kept in locked cases behind sales counters, reflecting ongoing legislative consideration as the new regulations take effect. |
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Rhode Island Kratom Legal Status Update
From Kratom Ban Legislation Search: proposed status change to BANNED. Total ban; new regulatory act effective April 1, 2026
Rhode Island Kratom Legal Status Update
Rhode Island has reversed its statewide ban on Kratom by enacting the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), which was officially signed by the Governor. This legislation transitions Kratom's status from banned to regulated, establishing legal possession for adults 21 and older, licensed retail sales, manufacturing standards, mandatory testing, and clear labeling requirements.
Read more →Rhode Island Kratom Legal Status Update
As of February 9, 2026, kratom remains banned in Rhode Island, with its active alkaloids classified under state law as controlled substances. Although a new law, the Rhode Island Kratom Act (2025-H 5565A, 2025-S 0792A), has been signed to regulate and permit kratom, it is not effective until April 1, 2026.
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