Last updated: July 2026 · Written by the Kingdom Kratom team

Quick answer: No — kratom is illegal in Connecticut. The state scheduled kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) and its derivatives, including 7-OH, as Schedule I controlled substances by regulation, effective March 25, 2026. This is a full ban covering the leaf, and retailers were ordered to pull and destroy or return product.

Connecticut's kratom ban is recent and often misreported online, so here's the current, accurate status.

Is kratom legal in Connecticut right now?

No. Rather than passing a statute, Connecticut acted by regulation: the state designated kratom and its derivatives — including 7-OH — as Schedule I controlled substances. The Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved the schedule update on February 24, 2026, and the ban became effective March 25, 2026. Retailers were directed to remove product from shelves, and enforcement is underway. Connecticut became roughly the seventh state to ban kratom.

Is it just 7-OH, or the whole leaf?

The whole plant. Connecticut scheduled Mitragyna speciosa and its derivatives, so unlike states that only restrict concentrated 7-OH, Connecticut's ban reaches natural leaf kratom as well.

The DEA's July 2026 7-OH decision (national context)

The federal government took a narrower path than Connecticut. On July 1, 2026, the DEA filed its intent to temporarily place concentrated and synthetic 7-OH into Schedule I, along with three related lab-made compounds (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16), backed by HHS. The DEA said the action does not apply to natural kratom leaf below roughly 0.05% 7-OH by dry weight. So Connecticut's state ban is broader than the federal action, which targets only the concentrate. More in our 7-OH scheduling explainer.

How Connecticut compares to other states

Connecticut is now among the full-ban states — a contrast with most of the country, where lawmakers have restricted concentrated 7-OH while keeping natural leaf legal. See our state-by-state legality guides for the full map.

Can you buy kratom in Connecticut?

No — kratom can't be legally sold in Connecticut, and we do not ship there. To support changing the regulation, the American Kratom Association tracks Connecticut developments and organizes advocacy.

Frequently asked questions

Is kratom legal in Connecticut in 2026?

No. Kratom and its derivatives were scheduled as Schedule I controlled substances by regulation, effective March 25, 2026.

Does Connecticut's ban include natural leaf?

Yes. The state scheduled Mitragyna speciosa and its derivatives, so the ban covers natural leaf, not just 7-OH.

Can I get kratom shipped to Connecticut?

No. Kingdom Kratom does not ship to Connecticut because kratom is a controlled substance there.

This article is general information as of July 2026 and is not legal advice. Verify current Connecticut law before acting. Kingdom Kratom makes no health or therapeutic claims about kratom.