BANNED

Enacted Legislation: HB 1649 / SB 1656 (“Matthew Davenport’s Law”) was passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee.

Key Provisions & Effective Date:

• Went into full effect on July 1, 2026.
• Prohibits the sale, distribution, and possession of kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products statewide.

SB1656 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom. “Matthew Davenport’s Law,”
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 – 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-17 – Sponsor(s) Added.

HB2594 As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act.” – Amends TCA Title 33; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 43 and Title 57.
Status: Introduced on February 3 2026 – 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-10 – Sponsor change.

HB1649  House Judiciary Committee: March 18, 2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom. “Matthew Davenport’s Law,”
Status: Enrolled on April 23 2026 – 75% progression
Action: 2026-04-23 – Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.