Kratom is legal statewide in Hawaii. The state has not banned the manufacture, sale, or possession of kratom, nor has it classified its active alkaloids as controlled substances. Rather than proposing total criminalization, Hawaii’s legislative focus centers on establishing a regulatory framework for consumer safety.
Current Legal Status
- Statewide Availability: Natural botanical leaf kratom remains legal to purchase and possess across all islands (including Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii County, and Kauai).
- No Municipal Bans: There are no county or local municipal ordinances prohibiting kratom within the state.
Pending Regulatory Legislation
- SB463 & HB717 (Hawaii Kratom Consumer Protection Act): Introduced during the 2025 session and carried over to the 2026 regular session.
- Key Provisions: Proposes requiring all kratom products to be registered with the Hawaii Department of Health prior to sale, mandates clear product labeling, and sets age restriction limits (prohibiting sales to individuals under 18).
- Current Status: Pending review in the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee and House Health Committee.
SB463 Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements.
Status: Introduced on January 16 2025 – 25% progression
Action: 2025-12-08 – Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Pending: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
HB717 Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements.
Status: Introduced on January 21 2025 – 25% progression
Action: 2025-12-08 – Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Pending: House Health Committee