Is Kratom Legal in Delaware?

Legislation in progress (no status change proposed): SB262: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.. Status: 1. Last action: Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 262, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate (2026-04-15). Sponsors: Kyra Hoffner.

Bill: SB262 — An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Status: 1 Sponsors: Kyra Hoffner (D) Recent history: • 2026-04-15: Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 262, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate Bill text / source: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143097

Update History

• Apr 21, 2026Delaware Kratom Legal Status Update

  Delaware — SB262: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.. Status: RESTRICTED. Last action: Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 262, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate (2026-04-15).

  Bill: SB262 — An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Status: 1 Sponsors: Kyra Hoffner (D) Recent history: • 2026-04-15: Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 262, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate Bill text / source: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143097

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• Apr 19, 2026Delaware Kratom Legal Status Update

  Delaware — H.B. 332: House Bill 332 was introduced on March 26, 2026, by Rep. Ross Levin. It creates the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which defines kratom products, mandates disclosure on labels, prohibits adulterated or contaminated products, limits 7-Hydroxymitragynine content, bans synthetic compounds, and prohibits sales to individuals under 21 years of age. This bill would transition Delaware from a generic 'PENDING' status to a 'RESTRICTED' status with clear regulatory guidelines.. Status: RESTRICTED.

  House Bill 332 was introduced on March 26, 2026, by Rep. Ross Levin. It creates the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which defines kratom products, mandates disclosure on labels, prohibits adulterated or contaminated products, limits 7-Hydroxymitragynine content, bans synthetic compounds, and prohibits sales to individuals under 21 years of age. This bill would transition Delaware from a generic 'PENDING' status to a 'RESTRICTED' status with clear regulatory guidelines.

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• Mar 31, 2026Delaware Kratom Legal Status Update

  Delaware — HB332: Delaware's House Bill 332 (153rd General Assembly), sponsored by Rep. Ross Levin and Sen. Pinkney, aims to establish the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This legislation proposes to regulate kratom products by prohibiting sales to individuals under 21, banning synthetic kratom and products with over 2% 7-Hydroxymitragynine in their alkaloid composition, and requiring clear product labeling including mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine content. The bill was reported out of the House Health & Human Development Committee with a 5-3-0 vote on March 26, 2026. This action signifies active legislative progression towards restricting kratom, moving the state's status from 'LEGAL' to 'PENDING' for these new regulations.. Status: PENDING.

  Delaware's House Bill 332 (153rd General Assembly), sponsored by Rep. Ross Levin and Sen. Pinkney, aims to establish the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This legislation proposes to regulate kratom products by prohibiting sales to individuals under 21, banning synthetic kratom and products with over 2% 7-Hydroxymitragynine in their alkaloid composition, and requiring clear product labeling including mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine content. The bill was reported out of the House Health & Human Development Committee with a 5-3-0 vote on March 26, 2026. This action signifies active legislative progression towards restricting kratom, moving the state's status from 'LEGAL' to 'PENDING' for these new regulations.

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• Mar 23, 2026Delaware Kratom Legal Status Update

  Delaware — SB262: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.. Status: LEGAL. Last action: Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate (2026-03-18).

  Bill: SB262 — An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Status: 1 Sponsors: Kyra Hoffner (D); Eric Buckson (R); Kimberly Williams (D); Bryant Richardson (R); Ronald Gray (R) Recent history: • 2026-03-18: Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate Bill text / source: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142963

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