Is Kratom Legal in Mississippi?

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House Bill 863 was introduced to add kratom, specifically its active compounds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This change would shift kratom's legal status from generally 'RESTRICTED' to a specific controlled substance classification.

House Bill 863 (HB 863) was introduced on January 16, 2026, proposing to classify kratom as a Schedule III controlled substance. This legislative action, within the 180-day window, signifies a change from the current 'RESTRICTED' status to a 'PENDING' state with a specific controlled substance classification.

Age restriction: 21+ to purchase in Mississippi.

Update History

Mar 12, 2026Mississippi Kratom Legal Status Update
House Bill 863 was introduced to add kratom, specifically its active compounds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This change would shift kratom's legal status from generally 'RESTRICTED' to a specific controlled substance classification.
House Bill 863 (HB 863) was introduced on January 16, 2026, proposing to classify kratom as a Schedule III controlled substance. This legislative action, within the 180-day window, signifies a change from the current 'RESTRICTED' status to a 'PENDING' state with a specific controlled substance classification.
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