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MississippiHB 10772025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Kratom products; prohibit sale to persons under 21.

Sponsored By: Lee Yancey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Business and CommercePublic Health and Welfare

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Kratom banned for people under 21

Retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers cannot sell or distribute kratom products to anyone under 21. People under 21 cannot buy or receive them, or possess them in public. Buying, receiving, or public possession brings a $200–$500 fine. False age claims or presenting documents showing an age of at least 21 to obtain kratom brings a $100–$200 fine and up to 30 days of community service. Businesses face fines of up to $1,000 per violation.

Local kratom bans remain allowed

Mississippi cities and counties retain authority to enforce kratom bans or restrictions adopted before July 1, 2025. They can also adopt new local bans or restrictions. Access to kratom therefore depends on local rules as well as state law.

Kratom buyers get product safety rules

Businesses cannot prepare, distribute, or sell products as kratom unless they meet the law's product and labeling rules. Covered foods and dietary supplements contain kratom leaf or extract, without synthesized kratom alkaloids or other synthesized ingredients. Ordinary heating or extraction does not count as synthesis; directed synthetic or biosynthetic chemistry does. Total alkaloids cannot exceed 0.5 milligrams per container, and 7-hydroxymitragynine cannot exceed 1% of total kratom alkaloids by weight. Products cannot contain controlled substances unless a licensed pharmacist compounds them and they are dispensed under a valid prescription. Labels must list all ingredients and the manufacturer's name, address, and phone number.

Kratom sellers face new compliance rules

Beginning October 1, 2025, kratom retailers, wholesalers, jobbers, distributors, and manufacturers must register with Mississippi's Department of Revenue before selling, distributing, or offering products for sale. Retailers must keep kratom products behind the counter. They must explain the age restrictions and proof-of-age rule to sales clerks, who must sign agreements to follow them. Sellers must demand proof of age unless they know the buyer or recipient is at least 21. Retailers that provide the required instruction are not liable for their employees' violations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lee Yancey

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 453 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 116 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 48 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 2/6/2025

Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/17/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/3/2025House

  4. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    4/2/2025House

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2025Senate

  6. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Yancey, Calvert)

    4/1/2025House

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2025House

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025Senate

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025House

  10. Conferees Named Bryan,Turner-Ford,Fillingane

    3/20/2025Senate

  11. Conferees Named Yancey,Calvert,Aguirre

    3/19/2025House

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/18/2025House

  13. Reconsidered

    3/18/2025House

  14. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Yancey, Calvert)

    3/17/2025House

  15. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/17/2025House

  16. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2025Senate

  17. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    3/13/2025Senate

  18. Motion to Reconsider Entered

    3/7/2025Senate

  19. Passed As Amended

    3/6/2025Senate

  20. Amended

    3/6/2025Senate

  21. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/4/2025Senate

  22. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

    2/17/2025Senate

  23. Transmitted To Senate

    2/7/2025House

  24. Passed

    2/6/2025House

  25. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/6/2025House

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