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Status verified March 20, 2026 – No legislative changes detected.
Is Kratom Legal in Washington?
Current Status
Multiple bills are actively being considered to further regulate kratom. House Bill 2291 was introduced on January 7, 2026, and proposes a Kratom Consumer Protection Act with licensing, age 21 restrictions, labeling, and an 11% excise tax. Senate Bill 6287 (Jan 27, 2026) aims to ban synthetic 7-OH products and sales to under 21, while Senate Bill 6196 (Jan 27, 2026) would impose a 95% tax and licensing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | ❌BANNED | Ordinance C36820 passed March 3, 2026 | — |
What Merchants Need to Know
- Cannot ship to: Spokane
- Lab testing recommended for all products
- Labeling must comply with state standards
Recent Updates for Washington
Washington Kratom Legal Status Update
Multiple bills are actively being considered to further regulate kratom. House Bill 2291 was introduced on January 7, 2026, and proposes a Kratom Consumer Protection Act with licensing, age 21 restrictions, labeling, and an 11% excise tax. Senate Bill 6287 (Jan 27, 2026) aims to ban synthetic 7-OH products and sales to under 21, while Senate Bill 6196 (Jan 27, 2026) would impose a 95% tax and licensing.
Washington Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): SB6287 - Concerning the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products.
Washington Kratom Legal Status Update
Senate Bill 6287 (SB 6287) was introduced and passed its committee, proposing to prohibit sales of kratom products to individuals under 21, ban synthetic 7-OH or products exceeding 2% 7-OH, and mandate detailed labeling. Senate Bill 6196 (SB 6196) proposes a 95% tax and distributor licensing.
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Washington's legal status for kratom is shifting towards restricted, with pending state-level legislation (SB 6287 and SB 6196) proposing age restrictions (under 21) and product labeling standards.
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While kratom is currently legal and unregulated in Washington state, a pair of bills (SB 6287 and SB 6196) were introduced in the state Senate in January 2026. These bills propose statewide regulation, licensing for distributors, a ban on sales to anyone under 21, and a high tax on products.
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