Tennessee State Kratom Laws

As of July 1, 2026 Kratom is illegal in the state of Tennessee!

Tennessee’s new law, HB1649 (also called Matthew Davenport’s Law), takes effect July 1, 2026 and makes kratom illegal to possess, sell, or distribute in the state. The ban covers all forms of kratom, including its two active compounds, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.

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SB 1390 Drugs, Synthetic or Analogue – As introduced, adds as requirements for sale of Kratom that sales only be made by retailers and sold only in packaging of five ounces to seven ounces; violation is a Class A misdemeanor. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1390

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https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0048/2013

https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1832/2017

As introduced, revises various provisions of law regarding the scheduling of controlled substances and their analogues and derivatives, including updated identifications of drugs categorized in Schedules I–V; authorizes sentence reduction credits for prisoners who successfully complete intensive substance use disorder treatment program. – Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 41, Chapter 21, Part 2; Title 53 and Title 63.

Advocates are actively working so that kratom remains legal.

If you would like to help protect kratom please look into the American Kratom Association. The AKA has organized the American Kratom Protectors. They are a national grassroots organization that will help lead the advocacy efforts as we fight state bans, share correct information about kratom, and push passage of state and federal Kratom Consumer Protection Acts.

Join today by clicking the link below:

American Kratom Association