Is Kratom Legal in Washington?
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.
House Bill 2291 was introduced on January 7, 2026, and Senate Bills 6287 and 6196 were active as of January 27, 2026, all within the 180-day window. These bills propose comprehensive regulations, taxes, and bans on synthetic variants, which would significantly strengthen and define the existing 'RESTRICTED' status, thus changing the status to 'PENDING' for more stringent restrictions.
Update History
Mar 12, 2026Washington 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.
House Bill 2291 was introduced on January 7, 2026, and Senate Bills 6287 and 6196 were active as of January 27, 2026, all within the 180-day window. These bills propose comprehensive regulations, taxes, and bans on synthetic variants, which would significantly strengthen and define the existing 'RESTRICTED' status, thus changing the status to 'PENDING' for more stringent restrictions.
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Mar 7, 2026Washington Kratom Legal Status Update
New legislation detected (needs manual classification): SB6287 - Concerning the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products.
Bill Status: undefined Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. Last Action Date: 2026-02-06
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