AB1088 An act to add Article 16 (commencing with Section 111224.8) to Chapter 5 of Part 5 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
Status: Engrossed on June 2 2025 – 50% progression
Action: 2025-06-11 – Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
Pending: Senate Health Committee
SB758 (schedules 7OH) An act to add Section 22984 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to public health.
Status: Engrossed on January 27 2026 – 50% progression
Action: 2026-01-27 – In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Alcoholic Beverage Control Warning
CPHD California Department of Public Health Retailer Warning
CDPH California Department of Public Health, Public Health
On February 18, 2026, the California State Senate Health Committee held a high-stakes informational hearing in Sacramento titled “Kratom and 7-Hydroxymitragynine: Public Health Concerns and Regulatory Challenges.” This meeting was not a standard CDPH department meeting, but a legislative oversight session that brought together state health officials, toxicologists, and advocates to debate the future of kratom in California.
Safety vs. Access Debate: The hearing focused on the rising popularity of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent kratom alkaloid. State health officials expressed grave concerns over a cluster of fatal overdoses in Los Angeles County linked to synthetic 7-OH products.
State Crackdown Defended: Representatives from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) defended their ongoing enforcement strategy. They reiterated that under the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, they consider kratom to be an “adulterated” food additive. They revealed that as of the hearing date, they had already seized over $5 million worth of products statewide.
Support for Regulation over Prohibition: Many advocates and researchers testified in opposition to SB 758, a bill that would classify synthetic 7-OH as a Schedule I substance. They argued that a total ban would push users toward more dangerous illicit markets and suggested instead following the framework of AB 1088, which proposes age limits (21+), strict labeling, and potency caps.
Legislative “Fast-Tracking”: Advocates from groups like Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) warned that these restrictive bills are moving on an accelerated timeline and urged lawmakers to wait for more comprehensive toxicological data before enacting a permanent ban.
Cities and Counties:
Anaheim (Chapter 6.105) banned 7oh and synthetically enhanced
City of Orange Ban passed Feb. 27, 2026 adopted Ordinance 01-26
Costa Mesa
Covina
Dana Point banned City Council unanimously approved the ordinance during its March 17, 2026 meeting
Fountain Valley
Fullerton
Garden Grove The City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to reconsider a sweeping ban on both natural and synthetic kratom.
Ordinance Split: During a February 10 meeting, the council voted 7-0 to delay the decision for two weeks. They also decided to split the original combined ordinance into two separate laws: one to ban kratom and another to restrict nitrous oxide (whippets).
Proposed Scope: The draft ordinance (Chapters 6.48 and 6.50) aims to prohibit individuals or businesses from selling, providing, or storing kratom for commercial purposes within city limits.
Huntington Beach – banned 7oh
LA County LA County Retail Notice HERE.
Janus Hahn on Kratom and 7oh
Los Alamitos Ordinance No. 2026-02 – Adding Chapter 9.28 to Title 9 of the Los
Alamitos Municipal Code Relating to the Sale and Distribution of
Kratom Products. Looking to keep plain leaf and ban 70h and other derivatives
Per City Council meeting Monday, February 9, 2026 of Ordinance No. 2026-02, currently waiting on budget review.
La Quinta: Passed rules prohibiting the sale of kratom products containing more than 2% 7-OH and restricting sales to those under 21
Marin County
Marina
Mariposa County
Board of Supervisors meeting @ 9:00AM PT
HHS Agency discussion and direction on emerging public health crisis regarding the sales of kratom. HHS is suggesting an ordinance to ban the sale of kratom/7-OH
In-Person: Mariposa County Government Center, Board Chambers – 5100 Bullion Street Virtual: Dial: +1 (929) 352-192
Code: 1 719 069 342 #
Audio of the meeting streams on the internet but has a 1-4 minute time lag. Consequently, members of the public who wish to provide input from off-site are invited to do so by using the above call in line or by submitting written comments: For submittal options, please visit https://www.mariposacounty.gov/2409/Participate-in-Meetings
Mission Viejo Banned Ordinance approved
Moreno Valley Officially adopted Ordinance No. 1036, which regulates the sale and distribution of kratom by incorporating Riverside County’s Ordinance No. 1004 into the city’s municipal code.
Murietta Proposed Ordinance No. 628-26: A formal ordinance titled “Prohibiting the Sale, Distribution and Possession of Kratom” was introduced in early 2026. However, at the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting, the council requested further clarification on legal standing before moving to criminalize personal possession, as advocates raised concerns about a “patchwork” of conflicting laws for commuters. Meeting February February 11, 2026 Click for more details
Newport Beach banned
Oceanside banned in 2016
Palm Desert During a study session on February 12, 2026, the City Council expressed a preference for regulations that would mirror Riverside County’s existing rules.
Pasadena
Riverside Banned 7oh Oct 2025 Ordinance 1004
Sacramento
San Buenaventura
San Diego County banned in 2025
San Diego City banned in 2016
Santa Ana
Santa Cruz
Temecula 01-27-2026 – ban passed
Second Reading/Final Passage of Ordinance Banning ALL Kratom Products
Read Ordinance
Ventura County
Westlake Village Ban passed, Ordinance 312-26 kratom ban