Nebraska lawmakers have approved the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (LB 230), introducing sweeping new standards for the sale and marketing of kratom products across the state. Signed into law after strong advocacy from the Global Kratom Coalition and other stakeholders, the legislation aims to ensure the safety of consumers while preserving access to natural kratom.
Key measures in the new law include restricting kratom sales to those aged 21 and over, banning advertising targeted at minors, and mandating clear warnings for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Notably, the Act imposes a strict cap on the amount of 7-hydroxymitragynine—a powerful alkaloid—permitted in kratom products, directly addressing concerns over synthetic versions that have emerged nationwide.
Supporters praise Nebraska’s approach as a balanced model that protects public health without banning kratom outright. The Global Kratom Coalition urges other states to consider similar, science-based regulations.
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