Is kratom legal in Connecticut?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243 (as directed by Public Act 25-101); DCP regulation PR2025-018). One change in 2026: Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved the scheduling regulation (2026-02-24); kratom and 7-OH Schedule I effective 2026-03-25.
21+ only. Kratom is not approved by the FDA for any medical use, and nothing here is medical advice. This is a summary of the law, not legal advice; local rules can be stricter.
Kratom law in Connecticut
Every row links to the statute, rule or bill it comes from.
| Status | Banned |
|---|---|
| Law | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243 (as directed by Public Act 25-101); DCP regulation PR2025-018 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Law | DCP release 2026-03-23 Checked Oct 7, 2026 |
| Minimum age | No state age limit found |
| 7-OH limit | No state limit found |
What changed in 2026
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved the scheduling regulation (2026-02-24); kratom and 7-OH Schedule I effective 2026-03-25. (effective Mar 25, 2026) — source
Common questions
Is kratom legal in Connecticut?
As of Oct 7, 2026, kratom is banned in Connecticut, under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243 (as directed by Public Act 25-101); DCP regulation PR2025-018.
Is 7-OH legal in Connecticut?
We found no Connecticut-specific 7-OH limit. Federally, the DEA has proposed temporarily scheduling 7-OH above 0.050% of dry weight or 1.00 mg per item; no final order had been published when we checked.
Can you buy kratom online in Connecticut?
No. Kratom is banned in Connecticut, and the retailers we track don't ship there.
Sources
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-243 (as directed by Public Act 25-101); DCP regulation PR2025-018
- DCP release 2026-03-23
- LAPPA, Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026)
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved the scheduling regulation (2026-02-24); kratom and 7-OH Schedule I effective 2026-03-25. — portal.ct.gov