Missouri has not passed a Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Past legislative attempts have stalled, and the industry continues to push for a weak regulatory framework that would leave kratom on gas station shelves. The only real solution is a complete Schedule I ban.
In recent legislative sessions, Missouri lawmakers have considered Kratom Consumer Protection Act bills. These proposals would have set an age limit of 21, capped 7‑hydroxymitragynine at 2% of the alkaloid fraction, and required product registration and labeling. The bills did not pass. The industry’s attempt to create a state‑sanctioned market failed – but they will try again.
States that have enacted KCPAs have seen no reduction in poisonings, hospitalizations, or deaths. Only full bans work. Missouri should learn from those failures and pass a clean, complete ban on all kratom products.
Below are key Missouri groups that can influence kratom policy. For each category, we explain why they matter and what to ask when you reach out. Use the contact links to start the conversation. All URLs have been verified.
Why they matter: No field test means any law short of a full ban is nearly impossible to enforce. Law enforcement can explain to legislators why a full ban is the only workable solution.
What to ask: "Will you support a full ban on all kratom products? Can you testify that the absence of a field test makes any regulatory approach unenforceable?"
Why they matter: The Department of Health, Department of Mental Health, and Poison Center track substance use, poisoning data, and treatment needs. Their analysis can quantify the burden of kratom and justify a ban.
What to ask: "Will you collect and publish data on kratom-related emergency visits and poisonings? Will you support a full ban?"
Why they matter: Pharmacists, the Board of Pharmacy, and pharmacy schools have direct knowledge of product safety, contamination risks, and the limitations of self‑regulation. They can advocate for a complete ban.
What to ask: "Will your organization issue a public statement supporting a full statewide ban on kratom? Will you provide data on adverse events or poisoning calls?"
Why they matter: Physicians, pediatricians, nurses, and hospitals see kratom's harms firsthand. Their public statements carry significant weight with legislators.
What to ask: "Will your organization issue a public statement supporting a full statewide ban on kratom? Will you share data on kratom-related ER visits or poisonings?"
Why they matter: These providers see the real‑world consequences of kratom dependence – withdrawal, failed treatment attempts, and relapse. Their testimony can illustrate the addictive nature of kratom.
What to ask: "Will you support a full ban and provide testimony or written comments about the burden of kratom addiction on your programs?"
Use the template below to educate lawmakers about why Missouri should reject any future KCPA and instead pass a full Schedule I ban.
Missouri has not yet fallen for the KCPA trap. Use this window to build a coalition for a full ban – not a weak, unenforceable regulation.
Are you a healthcare professional, parent, educator, addiction specialist, law enforcement officer, or community advocate in Missouri? Help build the movement.