Weekly Kratom Industry Updates
There has been a rapid escalation of kratom ban bills being introduced at the state level. While this trend is not surprising given ongoing pressure from kratom opponents, it is deeply concerning and it will not make these efforts easy to defeat.
What will make the difference is active, informed, and engaged state advocates. The American Kratom Association (AKA) cannot stop criminalization alone. We need advocates ready to act to stop bans and protect kratom consumers from becoming criminals.
Governor Hochul Successfully Signed the Consumer Protection Kratom Bills and Looks Forward to Strengthening Consumer Safeguards with Legislature
The bills signed by Governor Kathy Hochul prohibit the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of 21 and require specific disclosures and warnings on kratom product labels, ensuring that New Yorkers who choose to consume kratom have access to critical information to make informed decisions.
A historic Thailand-USA Kratom Leadership Summit is taking place this month in Bangkok, January 25-27, 2026.
This summit represents a pivotal moment in the global kratom industry: the first high-level collaboration between Thai government authorities, TIKTA, and the American Kratom Association (AKA) to establish a secure, transparent, and quality-assured supply chain while advancing scientific research and regulatory alignment between Thailand and the United States.
2025 was one of the most difficult and confounding years for kratom consumer protection, marked by regulatory chaos, misinformation, and aggressive actions that threatened safe access across multiple states. Reversing this negative momentum will take resources, persistence, and a strong, unified voice. The American Kratom Association (AKA) is committed to restoring clarity, advancing science-based policy, and protecting consumers, but we can’t do it without you. Together, we can turn the page, push back against fear-driven policy, and make 2026 the year kratom consumers fight back and win.
