Is Kratom Legal in New York?
New York Senate Bill S08814 was enacted into law, prohibiting the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one and imposing civil penalties for violations. The bill also prohibits the resale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans for age verification.
New York Senate Bill S08814 (2025-2026 General Assembly) was introduced on January 8, 2026, and passed/signed/enacted on February 13, 2026. The bill prohibits the sale of kratom, defined as any part of the plant Mitragyna speciosa or its synthesized compounds, to individuals under 21 years of age, and imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 for violations. It also prohibits the resale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans used for age verification, with a separate civil penalty of up to $1,000 for such violations. This legislation moves the state from a 'PENDING' status to 'RESTRICTED' by establishing age limits and penalties for kratom sales.
Update History
Apr 24, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — S08814: New York Senate Bill S08814 (2025-2026 General Assembly) was introduced on January 8, 2026, and passed/signed/enacted on February 13, 2026. The bill prohibits the sale of kratom, defined as any part of the plant Mitragyna speciosa or its synthesized compounds, to individuals under 21 years of age, and imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 for violations. It also prohibits the resale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans used for age verification, with a separate civil penalty of up to $1,000 for such violations. This legislation moves the state from a 'PENDING' status to 'RESTRICTED' by establishing age limits and penalties for kratom sales.. Status: RESTRICTED.
New York Senate Bill S08814 (2025-2026 General Assembly) was introduced on January 8, 2026, and passed/signed/enacted on February 13, 2026. The bill prohibits the sale of kratom, defined as any part of the plant Mitragyna speciosa or its synthesized compounds, to individuals under 21 years of age, and imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 for violations. It also prohibits the resale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans used for age verification, with a separate civil penalty of up to $1,000 for such violations. This legislation moves the state from a 'PENDING' status to 'RESTRICTED' by establishing age limits and penalties for kratom sales.
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Apr 16, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — A10969: Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling.. Status: PENDING. Last action: referred to health (2026-04-14).
Bill: A10969 — Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling. Status: 1 Sponsors: Jacob Blumencranz (R) Recent history: • 2026-04-14: referred to health Bill text / source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10969 What this may mean: Would prohibit or ban kratom if enacted.
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Apr 5, 2026New York Kratom Legal Status Update
New York — A4034: Assembly Bill A4034, introduced on January 7, 2026, aims to amend the New York Public Health Law to establish kratom (specifically mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as a Schedule I controlled substance. This legislative action, if passed, would change kratom's status from 'RESTRICTED' to 'BANNED.' The bill has been introduced, making its current status 'PENDING' towards a ban. The bill's full title is 'AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing kratom, otherwise known as mitragyna speciosa korth, as a schedule I controlled substance.' The last action recorded was its introduction on January 7, 2026, and it remains pending legislative review.. Status: PENDING.
Assembly Bill A4034, introduced on January 7, 2026, aims to amend the New York Public Health Law to establish kratom (specifically mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as a Schedule I controlled substance. This legislative action, if passed, would change kratom's status from 'RESTRICTED' to 'BANNED.' The bill has been introduced, making its current status 'PENDING' towards a ban. The bill's full title is 'AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing kratom, otherwise known as mitragyna speciosa korth, as a schedule I controlled substance.' The last action recorded was its introduction on January 7, 2026, and it remains pending legislative review.
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