Kratom Consumer Protection Act: State-by-State Status
The KCPA creates a regulated marketplace for pure kratom products. Seven states have enacted protections—find your state's status below.
✅ Enacted (7 States)
Utah
First state to pass (2019). GMP standards, age 21+.
First state to pass (2019). GMP standards, age 21+.
Georgia
Passed 2020. Includes heavy metals testing requirements.
Passed 2020. Includes heavy metals testing requirements.
Arizona
2021. Prohibits synthetic alkaloids, requires labeling.
2021. Prohibits synthetic alkaloids, requires labeling.
Nevada
2022. Registration required for vendors.
2022. Registration required for vendors.
Oregon
2023. Strictest testing standards in nation.
2023. Strictest testing standards in nation.
Colorado
2023. Excludes Denver (local ban remains).
2023. Excludes Denver (local ban remains).
Oklahoma
2024. Newest addition, effective July 2024.
2024. Newest addition, effective July 2024.
⏳ Pending Legislation (2025)
Texas: HB 1845 introduced. Would require GMP compliance and age 18+ restrictions. Support the bill.
Kansas: HB 2084 heard in committee February 2023. Awaiting floor vote.
❌ Banned/Restricted
Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin (Schedule I). San Diego CA, Sarasota FL, Denver CO (local bans).
What the KCPA Does
- Requires GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance
- Mandates heavy metals and adulterant testing
- Prohibits sale to minors (18 or 21 depending on state)
- Bans synthetic alkaloids and extracts over 50% concentration
- Creates registration system for accountability