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Status verified August 3, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Tennessee?
Current Status
Legislation in progress (no status change proposed): SB1656: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom.. Status: 4. Last action: Filed for introduction (2026-01-14). Sponsors: Todd Gardenhire, Joseph Hensley, Randy McNally, Ken Yager, Edward Jackson, John Stevens.
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Legislation Being Monitored
These are recent kratom-related bills we're tracking in Tennessee. They are proposals, not enacted law. Always verify bill status with the official legislature website.
HB1649 / SB1656 (Public Chapter 950) — Tennessee has banned kratom statewide. House Bill 1649 (Matthew Davenport's Law), enacted as Public Chapter 950, makes the possession, sale, and distribution of all forms of kratom illegal, classifying possession as a Class A misdemeanor and sale/manufacture as a Class C felony.
HB1649 / SB1656 (Public Chapter 950) — Tennessee's HB1649, known as Matthew Davenport's Law, was signed into law, reclassifying kratom and its main alkaloids as controlled substances. This bill makes the possession, sale, manufacture, and distribution of kratom illegal, effective July 1, 2026.
HB1649 (Public Chapter 950) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 1649 (Matthew Davenport's Law) into law, fully banning kratom and its alkaloids by classifying them as controlled substances, effective July 1, 2026.
HB1649 / SB1656 (Public Chapter 950) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed HB1649/SB1656, known as Matthew Davenport's Law, on May 7, 2026, enacting a statewide ban on the possession, sale, and distribution of kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine, effective July 1, 2026.
HB1649 / SB1656 (Public Chapter 950) — Tennessee House Bill 1649 (Matthew Davenport's Law), which fully bans kratom and its primary active compounds by classifying them as controlled substances, was signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on May 7, 2026, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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 Tennessee
Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | SB1656 |
|---|---|
| Title | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom. |
| Status | In progress |
| Last action | Comp. became Pub. Ch. 950 (2026-05-15) |
| Sponsors | Todd Gardenhire; Joseph Hensley; Randy McNally; Ken Yager; Edward Jackson; John Stevens |
Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB2594 |
|---|---|
| Title | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 43 and Title 57, relative to Kratom. |
| Status | In progress |
| Last action | Sponsor change. (2026-03-10) |
| Sponsors | Jeremy Faison |
Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
| Bill | HB1647 / SB1655 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tennessee currently restricts kratom sales (age 21+, synthetic 7-OH derivatives banned). House Bill 1647 and Senate Bill 1655, known as Matthew Davenport's Law, were introduced on February 8, 2026. These bills propose classifying kratom and its primary alkaloids as controlled substances, which would result in a statewide ban on possession and sale. This legislative action represents a potential shift from the current restricted status to a ban. The bills are currently in the committee stage. |
| Status | — |
Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
Multiple bills concerning Kratom have been introduced and are progressing through the legislature. Senate Bill 1655, known as 'Matthew Davenport's Law,' proposes to make possession, manufacturing, delivery, or sale of Kratom a felony offense. It was filed for introduction on January 14, 2026, and passed on second consideration, being referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 21, 2026. Additionally, House Bill 2594, the 'Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act,' was introduced on February 3, 2026, seeking to regulate kratom sales and establish an age limit.
Tennessee Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): HB2594 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 43 and Title 57, relative to Kratom.
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