Is Kratom Legal in Kansas? — A 2026 Guide to KS Law

Kansas kratom law for 2026: currently prohibited statewide. Review restrictions, pending legislation, and official sources.

Last reviewed August 7, 2026

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Kratom is illegal statewide in Kansas. Senate Bill 430, signed by the governor in 2026, adds mitragynine to Schedule I of the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Statewide status: Banned
Minimum age: 21+
KCPA status: none
Local restrictions: None identified — verify locally

Kansas added mitragynine to Schedule I

The Kansas Legislature's official bill record marks Senate Bill 430 as signed by the governor. The enrolled legislation adds mitragynine to Schedule I of the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Official source

Kansas Legislature: Senate Bill 430 status, text, and history

See the national legality guide for other states. This dated summary is not legal advice.

Kratom Consumer Protection Act in Kansas

Kansas uses a controlled-substance prohibition rather than a KCPA retail framework. Senate Bill 430 corrected the omission of mitragynine from an earlier enrolled measure and places it in Schedule I.

For the full KCPA framework, see our Kratom Consumer Protection Act explainer.

Frequently Asked Questions about kratom in Kansas

Is kratom legal in Kansas in 2026?

No. Kansas Senate Bill 430 was signed by the governor and adds mitragynine, kratom's primary alkaloid, to Schedule I.

Can vendors ship kratom to Kansas?

No. 4 Leaf Herbals does not ship kratom to Kansas because mitragynine is a Schedule I controlled substance under state law.

What law changed Kansas kratom status?

Senate Bill 430, signed in 2026, added mitragynine to Schedule I and reconciled related statutory amendments.