Kratom Laws in Connecticut
How Connecticut law treats kratom, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: Connecticut is moving kratom into the controlled-substance schedules. Public Act 25-101 (effective June 24, 2025) requires the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to amend the drug-schedule regulations to designate Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), including its leaves, stem and extracts, and… Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243(i)(2) (2026 Supplement); Regs. Conn. State Agencies § 21a-243-7(c)(44), (47) as amended
| Kratom | Connecticut is moving kratom into the controlled-substance schedules. Public Act 25-101 (effective June 24, 2025) requires the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to amend the drug-schedule regulations to designate Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), including its leaves, stem and extracts, and 7-hydroxymitragynine as controlled substances. A 2026 regulation amendment filed by the department would place both in Schedule I; whether it has taken effect is not confirmed. Once designated, possessing them would fall under the general controlled-substance possession offense (class A misdemeanor). Regulation filing: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/rrdata/pr/2026REG2026-003-RC.PDF (eRegulations tracking number PR2025-018, posted 9/18/2025). The final adoption/effective date of the regulation was not confirmed on an official page. |
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FAQ
Is kratom legal in Connecticut?
Connecticut is moving kratom into the controlled-substance schedules. Public Act 25-101 (effective June 24, 2025) requires the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to amend the drug-schedule regulations to designate Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), including its leaves, stem and extracts, and 7-hydroxymitragynine as controlled substances. A 2026 regulation amendment filed by the department would place both in Schedule I; whether it has taken effect is not confirmed. Once designated, possessing them would fall under the general controlled-substance possession offense (class A misdemeanor).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.