Is Kratom Legal in West Virginia?
Legislation in progress (no status change proposed): SB985: Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products. Status: 4. Last action: Filed for introduction (2026-02-18). Sponsors: Darren Thorne, Vince Deeds, Mike Azinger.
Bill: SB985 — Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products Status: 4 Sponsors: Darren Thorne (R); Vince Deeds (R); Mike Azinger (R) Recent history: • 2026-02-18: Filed for introduction • 2026-02-18: To Finance • 2026-02-18: Introduced in Senate • 2026-02-18: To Finance • 2026-03-02: Committee substitute reported • 2026-03-02: Immediate consideration • 2026-03-02: Read 1st time • 2026-03-03: On 2nd reading Bill text / source: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=985&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill
Update History
Apr 12, 2026West Virginia Kratom Legal Status Update
West Virginia — SB985: Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products. Status: LEGAL. Last action: Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal (2026-03-14).
Bill: SB985 — Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products Status: 4 Sponsors: Darren Thorne (R); Vince Deeds (R); Mike Azinger (R) Recent history: • 2026-02-18: Filed for introduction • 2026-02-18: To Finance • 2026-02-18: Introduced in Senate • 2026-02-18: To Finance • 2026-03-02: Committee substitute reported • 2026-03-02: Immediate consideration • 2026-03-02: Read 1st time • 2026-03-03: On 2nd reading Bill text / source: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=985&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill
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Mar 8, 2026West Virginia Kratom Legal Status Update
Legislation in progress (no status change proposed): SB985 - Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products
Bill Status: In progress Last Action: To House Judiciary Last Action Date: 2026-03-05
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