In Iowa, kratom remains legal for adult use, but the state legislature has actively debated measures to reclassify it as a controlled substance.

Key Iowa Legislative Status

• House File 2133 (HF2133): Originally introduced to designate kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance under state law. On March 11, 2026, Representative Gjerde filed Amendment H-8202, representing a significant shift from a complete ban toward potential regulatory language. The bill was engrossed and placed on the calendar under unfinished business in mid-March 2026.
• Senate File 2192 (SF2192): A companion bill that also proposes adding kratom to Schedule I controlled substances. It remains stalled under unfinished business on the Senate calendar following its introduction.

Current Legal Status Because neither HF2133 nor SF2192 has passed both legislative chambers or been signed into law, there is no statewide ban currently in effect in Iowa. Plain leaf kratom and related products remain legal to purchase, possess, and sell across the state while the legislature is out of session.

HF2133 (formerly HSB508) A bill for an act designating kratom as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 508.)
Amendment H-8202, filed by Representative Gjerde on March 11, 2026, represents a massive pivot from the original intent of HF2133.
Status: Engrossed on March 17 2026 – 50% progression
Action: 2026-03-19 – Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 599.

SF2192  DIED (formerly SF 2013) A bill for an act designating kratom as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SF 2013.)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 – 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-19 – Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 599.