12.27.2025 END OF YEAR KRATOM UPDATES

END OF THE YEAR UPDATES 

The American Kratom Association (AKA) legislative team remains highly active in Ohio, working to protect safe kratom access and push back against efforts that threaten consumers and responsible vendors.

Below, you’ll find a full update and explanation of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy action and what it means for kratom in the state—this is an important development that every advocate should understand.

 👉 Ohio Board Update

If you missed our December State Update webinar, which covered critical developments in Florida, California, Ohio, and other states to watch, we strongly encourage you to watch the recording now on the AKA YouTube channel:
👉 https://youtu.be/z-YxhsPSJTQ

We also want to share very disappointing, but unfortunately not unexpected, news out of Connecticut. Despite overwhelming public testimony opposing a ban, the Connecticut Controlled Substances Board has voted to move forward with making kratom a controlled substance. While this decision is deeply frustrating, the AKA legislative team is already engaged and actively working on repeal strategies and next steps. 

"After thorough review of the comments, the Department will not revise the proposed regulation language. The Substances will remain classified as Schedule I controlled substances. The Department will continue the promulgation process by forwarding this regulation to the Office of the Attorney General for review."

The weeks ahead will be pivotal. Thank you for staying informed, engaged, and ready to stand up for kratom consumers nationwide.