WEEKLY KRATOM UPDATES: YOUR VOICES & ACTIONS DO MATTER!
Kratom Advocates, your voices and your actions DO MATTER!
Please read below for a powerful reminder of what happens when our community shows up, speaks out, and stands together.
Here’s what YOU helped accomplish:
• South Dakota (Jan. 22) – State Senators voted 20–13 against allowing a floor debate on SB 77, a bill that would have banned the sale, possession, and consumption of kratom and classified it as a Class 2 misdemeanor. The ban effort was stopped!!!
• Arizona (Feb. 18) – The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee defeated a bill to ban kratom!!! Your outreach and personal stories made a difference.
• Wyoming (Feb. 19) – In a major win, the Senate Committee of the Whole defeated a kratom ban and instead passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. That’s not just defense, but this is huge progress.
• Utah (Feb. 19) – "A complete kratom ban is off the table in Utah this year" Utah legislation and regulation is still undecided but as the headlines are saying, we've moved away from the brink of a criminalization ban.
These victories listed above are just a small reflection of your hard work, your calls, emails, testimony, and continued engagement. Lawmakers are hearing the truth: kratom is not a narcotic, and consumers deserve smart regulation. NOT prohibition!!!
Connecticut: Support Needed Before Tuesday February 24
Connecticut is moving forward with another ban challenge. Advocates can still submit support ahead of the February 24 meeting.
Support the Connecticut challenge here
YOUR HELP IS STILL NEEDED:
Illinois
Hearing: Wednesday, 2/25/26
10:00 AM – House Executive Committee
Idaho
ID S.1282: Kratom consumer protection & safety
https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1282/
Hearing: Thursday, 2/26/26
Maryland: Two Important Bills
SB 820
Hearing: 2/26 at 1:00 PM (Finance Committee)
East Miller Senate Building, Room 3 – Annapolis, MD
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0820?ys=2026RS
HB 1523
Hearing: 3/03 at 1:00 PM (Health Committee)
House Office Building, Room 240 – Annapolis, MD
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1523?ys=2026RS
These Maryland bills attempt to define kratom products as “unauthorized consumable products,” allowing citations and prohibiting retailers from selling or advertising them. This would effectively remove safe access for responsible consumers.
Maryland Testimony Rules
To provide oral or written testimony, you MUST create a MyMGA account through the Maryland General Assembly website.
• Sign-up opens two business days prior to the hearing
• Submission window: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• All testimony must be submitted by 6:00 p.m.
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More information:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/pubs-current/current-fin-faqs.pdf
Iowa Alert: Contact Members Now
Iowa continues to be a serious concern. It’s critical that advocates contact majority members immediately and share why kratom consumer protection—not prohibition—is the right path.
Take action here: Protectkratom.org/iowa
Tennessee: Help Stop Ban Attempts
Several kratom ban attempts remain active in Tennessee, and lawmakers need to hear directly from residents. If you live in Tennessee, please take a moment today to contact your legislators and share your story.
Use the official advocacy form here:
protectkratom.org/tenn
Personal stories from constituents make the greatest impact. Let your representatives know that kratom is not a narcotic and that responsible regulation — not prohibition — is the right path forward.
We are getting good momentum and traction, but the fight is far from over. We need you to stay strong, stay dedicated and continue to defend and fight for our right to kratom.
