Is Kratom Legal in New York?

Kratom and its two main compounds — mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine — remain legal to buy and use anywhere in New York. Unlike Florida, Georgia, and other states that have adopted a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), New York hasn’t gone that route. But the 2025–2026 legislative session has produced real movement, including one bill that’s already become law.

Here’s a rundown of the bills lawmakers have introduced:

A09443 already passed. Signed into law as Chapter 12 in February 2026, it requires certain kratom products to carry warning labels about potential risks. It’s a disclosure rule, not a ban.

A10969, nicknamed the “Synthetic Kratom Kills Act,” would ban harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products — essentially working like a KCPA. It’s currently sitting in the Assembly Health Committee as of April 2026. If it passes, it would regulate natural kratom rather than outlaw it.

S09322 is the one to watch closely. This Senate bill would place 7-hydroxymitragynine — along with its salts and isomers — on New York’s Schedule I list of controlled substances. That would effectively ban a large share of kratom products on the market today. Right now it’s parked in the Senate Health Committee and hasn’t moved further.

A10482 would keep kratom ads away from areas near schools. It’s under review in the Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee.

A similar bill, S6856, came up in an earlier session and tried to add kratom to the controlled substances list outright. It stalled in committee and never reached a floor vote. Worth remembering: most bills introduced in any legislature die before becoming law, so a bill’s existence doesn’t mean it’s likely to pass.

Federally, kratom also remains unscheduled. The FDA hasn’t approved it for any use, but it hasn’t banned it either. The DEA floated the idea of scheduling kratom back in 2016 but dropped the proposal after public pushback. For a state-by-state look at kratom laws nationwide, check the kratom legality hub.

There’s no state law setting a minimum age to buy kratom in New York — no age-gate rule like the 21-and-up standard you’ll find in KCPA states. Most vendors set their own bar at 18, but that’s a business choice, not a legal mandate.

The new labeling law, A09443, does require kratom products sold in the state to include warning labels now, so it’s worth checking for that on packaging. None of the other pending bills — A10969, A10482, or S09322 — directly address age limits, though if A10969 becomes law, its KCPA-style framework could eventually bring age restrictions with it.

All five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — follow the same rules as the rest of the state: kratom is legal to buy and possess. The city’s Department of Health hasn’t issued any kratom-specific regulations, and there are no local ordinances limiting sales.

New York has plenty of retail options. Smoke shops, botanical stores, health food shops, and even some bodegas carry kratom products across the state.

If quality assurance matters to you, look for vendors who publish lab results. Amazing Botanicals, for example, ships lab-tested kratom throughout New York, with every batch checked by an ISO-accredited third-party lab and Certificates of Analysis available for review.

Common product types include:

• Capsules — 600mg gelatin capsules for convenience
• Powder — a good option for kratom tea
• Extracts — more concentrated forms

Ordering kratom online is completely legal for New York residents. Shopping online often comes with a few practical perks:

• A wider range of strains to compare
• Access to lab results and COAs before you buy
• Prices that tend to beat NYC retail markups
• Free shipping on qualifying orders from many retailers

A10969, S09322, A10482, and A09443 — LegiScan. S6856 — New York State Senate (2023 session).

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and isn’t legal advice. Kratom hasn’t been approved by the FDA for any use, and we’re not making any wellness claims here. Laws change, so verify current regulations before buying or traveling with kratom. Last updated: April 2026.