BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2291: Kratom

Establishing the kratom consumer protection act.

Summary

Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (Act), which regulates kratom products, including establishing licensing requirements for kratom retailers and processors, enacting kratom product testing and labeling requirements, and prohibiting certain kratom products.
Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from purchasing or possessing kratom products.
Requires the Liquor and Cannabis Board to implement, administer, and enforce kratom regulations, including establishing an online directory for approved kratom products.
Establishes an excise tax of 11 percent on the retail price for kratom products.
Establishes various monetary and criminal penalties for violations of the Act.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2291), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the kratom consumer protection act;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2291 (2023–24) Riparian programs review · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2291 (2019–20) Indep. procured insurance · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2291 (2017–18) Massage therapists/photo · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2291 (2015–16) Min. wage calc. & youth wage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2291 (2013–14) School district territory · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2291 (2011–12) Local improvement districts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2291 (2009–10) Ag commodity commissions · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2291 (2007–08) Sexual abuse of minors · Did not pass · died in committee