Is Kratom Legal in Georgia?

Georgia House Bill 968, introduced in January 2026, proposes to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban kratom in the state. The bill is currently active in the legislative process.

The current database status for Georgia is 'RESTRICTED'. Georgia House Bill 968 (Controlled substances; mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) are Schedule I; provide) was introduced on January 14, 2026. This bill aims to place kratom's active compounds into Schedule I, which would repeal existing kratom regulation and effectively ban kratom in the state. This represents a move from a regulated/restricted status to a potential ban, changing the status to 'PENDING'.

Update History

• Mar 16, 2026Georgia Kratom Legal Status Update

  Georgia House Bill 968, introduced in January 2026, proposes to classify mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances, which would effectively ban kratom in the state. The bill is currently active in the legislative process.

  The current database status for Georgia is 'RESTRICTED'. Georgia House Bill 968 (Controlled substances; mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) are Schedule I; provide) was introduced on January 14, 2026. This bill aims to place kratom's active compounds into Schedule I, which would repeal existing kratom regulation and effectively ban kratom in the state. This represents a move from a regulated/restricted status to a potential ban, changing the status to 'PENDING'.

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