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Status Indicators
- BANNED. Schedule I designations effective July 1, 2026
- Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2365 on April 10, 2026
- 7-hydroxymitragynine and related kratom-derivative substances classified as Schedule I
- Original ban introduced as SB 497, ultimately enacted via HB 2365 conference committee
- Kansas Senate passed SB 497 33-5; House conference committee passed HB 2365 76-49
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Banned |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Regulated | No |
| Controlled Substance | Yes (Schedule I) |
| Last Policy Change | July 1, 2026 (HB 2365 takes effect). Signed April 10, 2026 by Governor Kelly. |
Understanding Federal vs. State Law
Kratom is federally unscheduled. Kansas, however, classified kratom or its alkaloids as a controlled substance at the state level. Federal legality provides no protection inside Kansas.
KCPA Section
Not applicable. Kansas chose prohibition.
Legislative Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | Kansas Senate passes SB 497 33-5. House Committee on Health and Human Services stalls the bill. |
| April 2026 | Conference committee on HB 2365 incorporates SB 497 kratom restrictions. House passes 76-49. |
| April 10, 2026 | Governor Laura Kelly signs HB 2365 |
| July 1, 2026 | Schedule I designations take effect |
Penalties
Schedule I possession in Kansas is a felony. Penalty severity scales with quantity and intent.
Buying & Shipping to Kansas
Do not ship kratom to a Kansas address. Reputable vendors block Kansas at checkout.
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Q: Is kratom legal in Kansas?
A: No. No. Kratom-related Schedule I designations under HB 2365 (Act of 2026) take effect July 1, 2026 in Kansas. Possession, sale, and distribution of kratom-derivative products are illegal.
Q: When did Kansas ban kratom?
A: April 10, 2026 (signed). July 1, 2026 (effective).
Q: Can I drive through Kansas with kratom?
A: No. Possession is a state crime.
Q: Can I fly into Kansas with kratom?
A: No. Kansas airports fall under state jurisdiction.
Q: Is there any active legalization effort in Kansas?
A: No active repeal effort. The ban was just signed in April 2026.
Sources
- www.governor.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1016/55, Kansas Office of the Governor news release on Governor Kelly signing the bipartisan kratom-banning bill
- kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb497_00_0000.pdf, Kansas Legislature official text of SB 497 (2026 Session)
- legiscan.com/KS/bill/SB497/2025, LegiScan record for Kansas SB 497 (2025-2026)
- www.kctv5.com/2026/03/06/kansas-senate-moves-ban-kratom-putting-it-same-class-heroin/, KCTV5 coverage of Kansas Senate moving the ban forward
- www.ksnt.com/capitol-bureau/kansas-gov-signs-kratom-ban-into-law/, KSNT coverage of Governor Kelly signing the kratom ban
