- Enacted Legislation: House Bill 2365 / Senate Bill 430 amended the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act to schedule kratom, its primary active alkaloids (mitragynine), and synthesized derivatives (such as 7-hydroxymitragynine / 7-OH) as Schedule I controlled substances.
- Effective Date: Full enforcement began on July 1, 2026, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, distribution, and possession of kratom and 7-OH products across the state.
- Scope: Covers raw botanical leaf, powders, extracts, and synthetic 7-OH analogs. Violations carry criminal penalties under state drug enforcement laws.
HB2365
Status: Passed on April 10 2026 – 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-10 – House Approved by Governor on Friday, April 10, 2026
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
More details:
In April 2026, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed legislation (House Bill 2365 / Senate Bill 430) amending the state’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act to place kratom, its primary active alkaloids (mitragynine), and synthesized derivatives like 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) into Schedule I.