Kratom remains legal statewide in Michigan, but the state legislature is actively considering competing bills regarding a total criminal ban versus regulated sales.
Key Legislation Pending
- HB 5537 (Ban Proposal): Amends the Michigan Penal Code (1931 PA 328) to classify kratom as a controlled substance. It passed the House (engrossed) and was referred to the Senate Committee on Government Operations.
- HB 4969 (KCPA Regulation Framework): Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act to regulate manufacturing, mandate third-party testing, cap alkaloid levels, and restrict sales to individuals aged 21 and older.
Local & Municipal Regulations While there is no statewide prohibition yet, several local municipalities in Michigan have passed or introduced local restrictions:
Confirmed Municipal & County Statuses in Michigan
- City of New Baltimore (Confirmed Regulatory Ordinance): Confirmed. On January 26, 2026, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 270 amending Chapter 12 to add Article XI (“Kratom Retailers”). It is a regulatory licensing framework for retailers rather than an outright total ban.
- City of Sterling Heights (Confirmed Age Restriction): Confirmed. The city passed local regulations establishing a 21-and-older age restriction for purchasing kratom products.
- City of Warren (Confirmed Pending Proposal): ConfirmedBased on state legislation and local municipal codes in Michigan, here is the status verification for the local actions and jurisdictions on your list:
Confirmed Regulations & Ordinance Updates
City of New Baltimore (Confirmed Regulatory Ordinance): Confirmed. On January 26, 2026, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 270 amending Chapter 12 to add Article XI (“Kratom Retailers”). It is a regulatory licensing framework for retailers rather than an outright total ban.
City of Sterling Heights (Confirmed Age Restriction): Confirmed. The city passed local regulations establishing a 21-and-older age restriction for purchasing kratom products.
City of Warren (Confirmed Pending Proposal): Confirmed Based on state legislation and local municipal codes in Michigan, here is the status verification for the local actions and jurisdictions on your list:
Clarifications & Corrections
Warren County: There is no Warren County in Michigan. The regulatory actions regarding 7-OH and kratom products apply specifically to the City of Warren (located within Macomb County).
Port Austin: The village of Port Austin considered local options, but there is no enacted municipality-wide ban on pure kratom.
Monroe & Macomb County: Neither Monroe County nor Macomb County has enacted a county-wide prohibition on natural kratom. Local actions within Macomb County remain limited to specific municipalities (such as New Baltimore and Sterling Heights) rather than broad county-level bans.
HB5537 controlled substances; production and sale of kratom, Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 – 750.568) by adding sec. 473a.
Status on Michigan Legislature HB5537
Status: Engrossed on March 18 2026 – 50% progression
Action: 2026-03-24 – Referred To Committee On Government Operations
Pending: Senate Government Operations Committee Page
HB4969 (Food: other; regulation of distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; provide for. Creates new act. (KCPA)
Status: Introduced on September 17 2025 – 25% progression
Action: 2025-11-13 – Referred To Second Reading
HISTORY of BILLS
HB4061 Food: other; regulation of distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; provide for. Creates new act.
Status: Introduced on February 1 2023 – 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-02 – Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/01/2023
HB5477 Food: other; sale of food items represented to be kratom products; regulate. Creates new act.
Status: Engrossed on May 25 2022 – 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-05-26 – Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
SB0433 Crimes; controlled substances; Kratom as a schedule 2 controlled substance
Status: Introduced on August 20 2019 – 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-08-20 – Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety
Pending: Senate Judiciary And Public Safety Committee
SB1236 Food; other; sale of food items represented to be kratom products; regulate. Creates new act.
Status: Introduced on November 29 2018 – 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-11-29 – Referred To Committee On Agriculture
HB5707 Crimes; controlled substances; sale of kratom to minors; prohibit, and provide penalties.
Status: Introduced on July 16 2014 – 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-07-30 – Printed Bill Filed 07/17/2014
HB5736 Crimes; controlled substances; sale of kratom to minors; prohibit, and provide penalties.
Status: Introduced on August 27 2014 – 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-09 – Printed Bill Filed 08/28/2014