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2026 BILLS<\/span><\/strong>

04-09-2026
Great News!<\/strong>
Per an email from Senator Zimmer: The Senate Majority Leader pulled the kratom bill, SF2192, from the debate calendar yesterday. Our current understanding is that the bill will not be heard in the Chamber. However, as with any bill, we can never say never until sine die, the final end of the legislative session.<\/em>

SF2013<\/strong><\/a> A bill for an act designating kratom as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable.(See SF2192<\/a>.) Introduced on January 12 2026 – 25% progression
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01\/13\/2026<\/td>Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 42<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fiscal Notes and NOBA Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Related Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column 1<\/th>Column 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Track Versions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
LSB 5041YHHF2013<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Lobbyist Declarations<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Related Documents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Senate Subject Index<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n



HF2192<\/strong><\/a> Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 – 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-19 – Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 599.
More info from the Iowa Legislature<\/a>
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03\/19\/2026<\/td>Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 599<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
03\/18\/2026<\/td>Attached to HF 2133<\/a>. S.J. 592<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
02\/12\/2026<\/td>Fiscal note<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
02\/04\/2026<\/td>Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 202<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
02\/04\/2026<\/td>Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 196<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fiscal Notes Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 12, 2026 Kratom, Scheduling as a Controlled Substance<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Related Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column 1<\/th>Column 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Track Versions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
LSB 5118XSSF2013<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
LSB 5118SVSF2192<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
(C)HF2133<\/a> (S)SF367<\/a>,SF2013<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Floor Managers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Senate: Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Lobbyist Declarations<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Related Documents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Senate Subject Index<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n



HF 2133<\/a> (formerly HSB508<\/a>)<\/strong> A bill for an act designating kratom as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable.
Introduced on January 12 2026 – 25% progression
Per Legiscan Action: 2026-03-19 – Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 599.
Info from the Iowa Legislature page <\/a>
Bill History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/th>Action<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
03\/19\/2026<\/td>Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 599<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
03\/18\/2026<\/td>Read first time, attached to SF 2192<\/a>. S.J. 592<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
03\/18\/2026<\/td>Message from House. S.J. 592<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
03\/17\/2026<\/td>Immediate message. H.J. 683<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
03\/17\/2026<\/td>Passed House<\/strong>, yeas 69, nays 26. H.J. 679<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fiscal Notes Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 09, 2026 Kratom and Synthetic Kratom, Scheduling as a Controlled Substance<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Related Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column 1<\/th>Column 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Track Versions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
LSB 5158YCHSB508<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
LSB 5158HVHF2133<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
(C)SF2192<\/a> (S)SF367<\/a>,SF2013<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Floor Managers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
House: Vondran<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Lobbyist Declarations<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Related Documents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Senate Subject Index<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
House Video Archive<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
03\/17\/2026<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


— Amendment H-8202<\/a><\/strong>, filed by Representative Gjerde on March 11, 2026, represents a massive pivot from the original intent of HF 2133<\/a><\/strong>.

HSB508<\/strong><\/a> A bill for an act designating kratom as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable. Introduced on January 12 2026 – 25% progression (See HF2133<\/a>.)
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01\/21\/2026<\/td>Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2133<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
01\/20\/2026<\/td>Committee vote: Yeas, 18. Nays, 5. Excused, 0. H.J. 129<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
01\/20\/2026<\/td>Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 129<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
01\/14\/2026<\/td>Subcommittee recommends passage.<\/td><\/tr>
01\/13\/2026<\/td>Subcommittee Meeting: 01\/14\/2026 8:00AM RM 304.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fiscal Notes and NOBA Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Related Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column 1<\/th>Column 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Track Versions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
LSB 5158YCHSB508<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
LSB 5158HVHF2133<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Floor Managers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
House: Vondran<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Lobbyist Declarations<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Related Documents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Senate Subject Index<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


While the original bill was a straightforward ban (scheduling kratom as a Controlled Substance), this amendment seeks to replace that ban with the “Iowa Kratom Consumer Protection Act” (KCPA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How H-8202 Changes the Bill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes this a modified<\/em> version of standard KCPA legislation seen in other states is the specific limit on 7-hydroxymitragynine<\/strong> (no more than 25mg per serving) and the requirement for physical separation of products intended for sale in Iowa versus those intended for export.
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Some of this information has been gathered from GKC.

To Watch see Iowa Legislature video page<\/a>

Iowa House of Representatives
1007 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50319

B) Call & Email<\/strong>
Please use the talking points and contact list below. Send emails individually to the leaders listed below to avoid spam blocks.
Call: <\/strong>House Switchboard: Phone:<\/strong> 515-281-3221<\/a>

Subject<\/strong>: Oppose HF 2133 – Regulate Kratom, Don’t Ban It

What to Say<\/strong> (Personalize and randomize below): “Dear [enter respectful salutation],
Statement of Intent: EXAMPLE “I am writing to respectfully oppose HF 2133. These bills would schedule kratom, making it illegal for Iowans to purchase a product that has been sold in our country for decades. I am a business owner, veteran and local resident writing to respectfully ask you to support a regulatory approach that protects consumers.”

The Request & Personal Story<\/strong>: EXAMPLE “I urge you to explicitly allow for the regulated sale of natural kratom leaf and extract, as prohibition punishes responsible adults who use these products safely. [Insert concise & impactful testimony here about your personal experience. Share how natural kratom has positively impacted your life.]”

The Alternative<\/strong>: EXAMPLE “Instead of prohibition, I ask you to support a regulatory approach\u2014consistent with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act found in 18 states\u2014which protects consumers through safety standards, age restrictions, and clear labeling.”

Distinction of Products<\/strong>: EXAMPLE “It is vital to distinguish between natural kratom leaf and novel synthetic alkaloids; other jurisdictions have recognized that public health concerns lie with high-concentration synthetics, not the natural leaf that has been used safely for centuries. The FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary even emphasized this critical distinction, stating: \u201cWe are not targeting the kratom leaf or ground-up kratom. We are targeting a concentrated synthetic byproduct that is an opioid.\u201d

Regulatory Focus<\/strong>: EXAMPLE “Targeting high-potency synthetic products through regulation is a more effective public health strategy than a blanket ban on a product with a demonstrated history of safe use.”

Closing: <\/strong>EXAMPLE “Thank you for your time and for considering the importance of regulation over prohibition for the citizens of our city. Please protect Iowa consumers by regulating kratom, not banning it.
Sincerely,
[Your Name], [Your Address\/Zip Code]”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Name<\/u><\/strong><\/td>Email<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jerome Amos Jr.<\/a><\/td>jerome.amosjr@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Eddie Andrews<\/a><\/td>eddie.andrews@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Austin Baeth<\/a><\/td>austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Sean Bagniewski<\/a><\/td>sean.bagniewski@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brett Barker<\/a><\/td>brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Chad Behn<\/a><\/td>chad.behn@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Michael R. Bergan<\/a><\/td>michael.bergan@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
David L. Blom<\/a><\/td>david.blom@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jane Bloomingdale<\/a><\/td>jane.bloomingdale@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brooke Boden<\/a><\/td>brooke.boden@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jacob Bossman<\/a><\/td>jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Steven P. Bradley<\/a><\/td>steven.bradley@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Timi M. Brown-Powers<\/a><\/td>timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mark Cisneros<\/a><\/td>mark.cisneros@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Taylor R. Collins<\/a><\/td>taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jeff Cooling<\/a><\/td>jeff.cooling@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ken Croken<\/a><\/td>ken.croken@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tom Determann<\/a><\/td>tom.determann@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Zach Dieken<\/a><\/td>zachary.dieken@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jon Dunwell<\/a><\/td>jon.dunwell@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tracy A. Ehlert<\/a><\/td>tracy.ehlert@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Samantha Fett<\/a><\/td>samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Dean Fisher<\/a><\/td>dean.fisher@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ruth Ann Gaines<\/a><\/td>ruth.ann.gaines@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jason Gearhart<\/a><\/td>jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Dan Gehlbach<\/a><\/td>dan.gehlbach@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Thomas Gerhold<\/a><\/td>thomas.gerhold@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Eric J. Gjerde<\/a><\/td>eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Cindy Golding<\/a><\/td>cindy.golding@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Daniel Gosa<\/a><\/td>daniel.gosa@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Pat Grassley<\/a><\/td>pat.grassley@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bill Gustoff<\/a><\/td>bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Austin Harris<\/a><\/td>austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Helena Hayes<\/a><\/td>helena.hayes@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bob Henderson<\/a><\/td>robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Christian A. Hermanson<\/a><\/td>christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Steven C. Holt<\/a><\/td>steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Heather Hora<\/a><\/td>heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Chad Ingels<\/a><\/td>chad.ingels@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
David Jacoby<\/a><\/td>david.jacoby@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Lindsay James<\/a><\/td>lindsay.james@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Thomas M. Jeneary<\/a><\/td>tom.jeneary@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Craig P. Johnson<\/a><\/td>craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Rob Johnson<\/a><\/td>rob.johnson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Megan Jones<\/a><\/td>megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Kenan Judge<\/a><\/td>kenan.judge@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bobby Kaufmann<\/a><\/td>bobby.kaufmann@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Barb Kniff McCulla<\/a><\/td>barb.kniffmcculla@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jennifer Konfrst<\/a><\/td>jennifer.konfrst@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Bob Kressig<\/a><\/td>bob.kressig@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Monica Kurth<\/a><\/td>monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Wendy Larson<\/a><\/td>wendy.larson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Shannon Latham<\/a><\/td>shannon.latham@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Judd Lawler<\/a><\/td>judd.lawler@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Elinor A. Levin<\/a><\/td>elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brian K. Lohse<\/a><\/td>brian.lohse@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Shannon Lundgren<\/a><\/td>shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mary Lee Madison<\/a><\/td>mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Heather Matson<\/a><\/td>heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Larry McBurney<\/a><\/td>larry.mcburney@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Joshua Meggers<\/a><\/td>joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ann Meyer<\/a><\/td>ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brian Meyer<\/a><\/td>brian.meyer@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Gary M. Mohr<\/a><\/td>gary.mohr@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Norlin G. Mommsen<\/a><\/td>norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Thomas Jay Moore<\/a><\/td>tom.moore@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Amy Nielsen<\/a><\/td>amy.nielsen@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Carter F. Nordman<\/a><\/td>carter.nordman@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Rick L. Olson<\/a><\/td>rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Angel Ramirez<\/a><\/td>angel.ramirez@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Matthew Rinker<\/a><\/td>matthew.rinker@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
J.D. Scholten<\/a><\/td>j.d.scholten@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jeff Shipley<\/a><\/td>jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
David Sieck<\/a><\/td>david.sieck@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brent Siegrist<\/a><\/td>brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Travis M. Sitzmann<\/a><\/td>travis.sitzmann@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jennifer J. Smith<\/a><\/td>jennifer.smith@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ray Sorensen<\/a><\/td>ray.sorensen@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Megan L. Srinivas<\/a><\/td>megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Henry Stone<\/a><\/td>henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mark I. Thompson<\/a><\/td>mark.thompson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Charley Thomson<\/a><\/td>charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Josh Turek<\/a><\/td>josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mike Vondran<\/a><\/td>mike.vondran@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Blaine C. Watkins<\/a><\/td>blaine.watkins@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ryan Weldon<\/a><\/td>ryan.weldon@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Sam Wengryn<\/a><\/td>sam.wengryn@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell<\/a><\/td>beth.wessel-kroeschell@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Skyler Wheeler<\/a><\/td>skyler.wheeler@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Aime Wichtendahl<\/a><\/td>aime.wichtendahl@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ross Wilburn<\/a><\/td>ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Craig Steven Williams<\/a><\/td>craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
John H. Wills<\/a><\/td>john.wills@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Elizabeth Wilson<\/a><\/td>elizabeth.wilson@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Hans C. Wilz<\/a><\/td>hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Matt W. Windschitl<\/a><\/td>matt.windschitl@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Devon Wood<\/a><\/td>devon.wood@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Derek Wulf<\/a><\/td>derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
David E. Young<\/a><\/td>david.young@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Adam Zabner<\/a><\/td>adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2025 BILLS<\/span><\/strong>

HF612<\/strong><\/a> A bill for an act relating to the regulation of kratom, and making penalties applicable from March 2025 25% progression.
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SF367<\/strong><\/a> A bill for an act designating kratom as a schedule I controlled substance, and making penalties applicable from Feb 2025 25% progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n