Wyoming 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

SF 56 — Kratom product regulation.

Last action — Governor Signed SEA No. 0044

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mark Gordon (Republican) on March 06, 2026.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This act regulates the preparation, distribution, delivery, advertisement, display, packaging and sale of kratom products. Any person who violates this act is subject to criminal penalties. The state chemist is authorized to analyze kratom products to determine whether this act is being complied with. Any retailer who violates this act for a third or subsequent time in a two (2) year period will be subject to the civil injunction. A criminal fine will not be imposed against a retailer for a first offense if the retailer adopts a written policy against selling kratom products to persons under age twenty-one (21) and requires employees to follow the policy. The Department of Health is authorized to ensure retailer compliance with this act, including inspections done in conjunction with law enforcement. This act provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture. The Department of Health and Department of Agriculture are authorized to promulgate all rules necessary to implement this act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

398 added · 394 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill SF 56 adds clarifications to the definitions section related to kratom products by explicitly stating what "adulterated" and "alkaloid fraction" mean. These definitions help ensure that everyone understands the terms used in the regulation, which is crucial for proper enforcement and compliance. By clearly defining these terms, the bill aims to protect consumers and prevent the sale of unsafe products, highlighting the importance of regulation in the kratom industry.

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S TATE OF W YOMING 26LSO-0231 SENATE FILE NO.
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
SF0056 Kratom product regulation.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
Sponsored by:
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION AN ACT relating to food and drugs;
Senator(s) Landen, Brennan, Crago and Nethercott and Representative(s) Clouston, Harshman and Yin A BILL for AN ACT relating to food and drugs;
9 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
ARTICLE 22 KRATOM PRODUCT REGULATION SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 2 35-7-2201.
ARTICLE 22 KRATOM PRODUCT REGULATION 35-7-2201.
4 (a) As used in this act:
(a) As used in this act:
6 (i) "Adulterated" means the addition of a controlled substance, a synthesized alkaloid or semi-synthesized alkaloid into a kratom product;
(i) "Adulterated" means the addition of a controlled substance, a synthesized alkaloid or semi-synthesized alkaloid into a kratom product;
(v) "Kratom leaf extract" means the material extracted from a kratom leaf through the application of a solvent consisting of water, ethanol, food-grade carbon SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 dioxide or another solvent allowed by federal or state law to be used in the manufacturing of a food ingredient;
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
4 (vi) "Kratom product" means a food or dietary supplement that consists of or contains any part of the kratom leaf, kratom leaf extract or any kratom alkaloid, kratom constituent or kratom metabolite.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION (v) "Kratom leaf extract" means the material extracted from a kratom leaf through the application of a solvent consisting of water, ethanol, food-grade carbon dioxide or another solvent allowed by federal or state law to be used in the manufacturing of a food ingredient;
(vi) "Kratom product" means a food or dietary supplement that consists of or contains any part of the kratom leaf, kratom leaf extract or any kratom alkaloid, kratom constituent or kratom metabolite.
3 SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 (ix) "Synthesized alkaloid" means an alkaloid or alkaloid derivative of the kratom leaf that has been created by chemical synthesis or biosynthetic means, including fermentation, recombinant techniques, yeast-derived techniques and enzymatic techniques.
(ix) "Synthesized alkaloid" means an alkaloid or alkaloid derivative of the kratom leaf that has been created by chemical synthesis or biosynthetic means, including fermentation, recombinant techniques, yeast-derived techniques and enzymatic techniques.
(x) "This act" means W.S.
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION (x) "This act" means W.S.
(i) Knowingly prepares, distributes, advertises, sells or offers for sale a kratom product:
(i) Knowingly prepares, distributes, delivers, advertises, sells or offers for sale a kratom product:
4 SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 (B) To a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
(B) To a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
4 (C) That contains a level of 7-hydromitragynine in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than two percent (2%) of the alkaloid composition of the kratom product;
(C) That contains a level of 7-hydromitragynine in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than two percent (2%) of the alkaloid composition of the kratom product;
9 (D) That is a confection, mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, labeled or distributed in a way that is appealing to children, including in the distinct shape of a human, animal or fruit;
(D) That is a confection, mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, labeled or distributed in a way that is appealing to children, including in the distinct shape of a human, animal or fruit;
(ii) Knowingly prepares, distributes, advertises, sells or offers for sale a kratom product that does not have a label that clearly and conspicuously states on each retail package:
(ii) Knowingly prepares, distributes, delivers, advertises, sells or offers for sale a kratom product that does not have a label that clearly and conspicuously states on each retail package:
5 SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 (A) The name and address for the place of business of the manufacturer or distributor of the kratom product;
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
5 (B) The full list of ingredients of the kratom product;
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
8 (C) Disclosure and advice:
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION (A) The name and address for the place of business of the manufacturer or distributor of the kratom product;
(B) The full list of ingredients of the kratom product;
(C) Disclosure and advice:
SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 2 (I) "These statements have not been evaluated by the United States food and drug administration.
(I) "These statements have not been evaluated by the United States food and drug administration.
and 7 (II) "Keep out of reach of children." 9 (E) Directions for use that include:
and (II) "Keep out of reach of children." (E) Directions for use that include:
(II) The number of recommended servings per package;
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION (II) The number of recommended servings per package;
SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 2 (iii) Displays or stores kratom products in a retail location in a manner that would permit the products to be accessed by persons less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
(iii) Displays or stores kratom products in a retail location in a manner that would permit the products to be accessed by persons less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
or 7 (iv) Manufactures, packages, distributes or labels a kratom product that:
or (iv) Manufactures, packages, distributes or labels a kratom product or delivers a kratom product to a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age that:
35-7-201 and when requested by law enforcement or the SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 department of health, analyze kratom products to determine whether the requirements of paragraphs (a)(i) and (iv) of this section are being followed.
35-7-201 and when requested by law enforcement or the ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
5 (d) Any retailer violating this act for a third or subsequent time within a two (2) year period may be subject to an injunction.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION department of health, analyze kratom products to determine whether the requirements of paragraphs (a)(i) and (iv) of this section are being followed.
(d) Any retailer violating this act for a third or subsequent time within a two (2) year period may be subject to an injunction.
If the person against whom the injunction is sought operates multiple, geographically separate establishments, the injunction shall apply only to SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 the establishment where the violation occurred.
If the person against whom the injunction is sought operates multiple, geographically separate establishments, the injunction shall apply only to the establishment where the violation occurred.
8 (e) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this act that, in the case of a sale, the retailer who sold the kratom product was presented with, and reasonably relied upon, an identification card which identified the person buying or receiving the kratom product as being over twenty-one (21) years of age.
(e) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this act that, in the case of a sale, the retailer who sold the kratom product was presented with, and reasonably relied upon, an identification card which ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
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44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION identified the person buying or receiving the kratom product as being over twenty-one (21) years of age.
10 SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 (ii) Informed its employees of the applicable laws regarding the sale of kratom products to persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years;
(ii) Informed its employees of the applicable laws regarding the sale of kratom products to persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years;
5 (iii) Required employees to verify the age of kratom product customers by way of photographic identification or by means of electronic transaction scan device;
(iii) Required employees to verify the age of kratom product customers by way of photographic identification or by means of electronic transaction scan device;
(b) The department of health shall develop strategies to coordinate and support local law enforcement efforts to enforce all state statutes relating to the prohibition of SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 the sale of kratom products to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age.
(b) The department of health shall develop strategies to coordinate and support local law enforcement efforts to enforce all state statutes relating to the prohibition of ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
4 (c) The department of health shall have discretion to:
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
7 (i) Work with each local law enforcement agency within the state;
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION the sale of kratom products to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age.
(c) The department of health shall have discretion to:
(i) Work with each local law enforcement agency within the state;
The local law enforcement agencies or other local persons or entities authorized to conduct inspections shall be SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 permitted to use minors and persons under twenty-one (21) years of age subject to the following:
The local law enforcement agencies or other local persons or entities authorized to conduct inspections shall be permitted to use minors and persons under twenty-one (21) years of age subject to the following:
4 (i) Prior to the inspection, the local law enforcement agency or other authorized person shall obtain the written consent of the person being used in the inspection or if using a minor, the written consent of the minor's parents or guardian shall be obtained prior to the minor participating in an inspection.
(i) Prior to the inspection, the local law enforcement agency or other authorized person shall obtain the written consent of the person being used in the inspection or if using a minor, the written consent of the minor's parents or guardian shall be obtained prior to the minor participating in an inspection.
(ii) Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age participating in an inspection shall, if questioned, state his true age and that he is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION (ii) Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age participating in an inspection shall, if questioned, state his true age and that he is less than twenty-one (21) years of age;
13 SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 (iv) Neither a minor nor the minor's parents or guardians shall be coerced into participating in such inspections;
(iv) Neither a minor nor the minor's parents or guardians shall be coerced into participating in such inspections;
5 (v) The person conducting the inspection shall photograph the participant immediately before the inspection and any photographs taken of the participant shall be retained by the person conducting the inspection.
(v) The person conducting the inspection shall photograph the participant immediately before the inspection and any photographs taken of the participant shall be retained by the person conducting the inspection.
14 SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 (A) The name of the person who supervised the inspection;
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
4 (B) The age and date of birth of the participant who assisted in the inspection;
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7 (C) The name and position of the person from whom the participant attempted to purchase kratom products;
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION (A) The name of the person who supervised the inspection;
(B) The age and date of birth of the participant who assisted in the inspection;
(C) The name and position of the person from whom the participant attempted to purchase kratom products;
(iv) Immediately upon completion of the report required under this subsection, provide a copy of the SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 report to a representative or agent of the business establishment that was inspected;
(iv) Immediately upon completion of the report required under this subsection, provide a copy of the report to a representative or agent of the business establishment that was inspected;
4 (v) Request a law enforcement officer to issue a citation for any illegal acts relating to providing kratom products to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age during the inspection.
(v) Request a law enforcement officer to issue a citation for any illegal acts relating to providing kratom products to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age during the inspection.
9 Section 2.
Section 2.
There is appropriated one hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($115,000.00) from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of implementing this act.
There is appropriated one hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($115,000.00) from opioid settlement funds distributed to the department of health or, if opioid settlement funds are not available for that purpose, then ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of implementing this act.
16 SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 (a) The department of agriculture is authorized one (1) full-time employee for the purpose of testing kratom products as required by this act.
(a) The department of agriculture is authorized one (1) full-time employee for the purpose of testing kratom products as required by this act.
There is appropriated one hundred ninety-seven thousand five hundred forty dollars ($197,540.00) from the general fund to the department of agriculture for the salary and benefits of the position created by this subsection.
There is appropriated one hundred ninety-seven thousand five hundred forty dollars ($197,540.00) from opioid settlement funds distributed to the department of health or, if opioid settlement funds are not available for that purpose, then from the general fund to the department of agriculture for the salary and benefits of the position created by this subsection.
This appropriation shall be for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028.
This appropriation shall be for the period beginning July 1, and ending June 30, 2028.
(b) There is appropriated twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000.00) from the general fund to the department of agriculture to purchase equipment necessary for the testing of kratom products as required by this act.
(b) There is appropriated twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000.00) from opioid settlement funds distributed to the department of health or, if opioid ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION settlement funds are not available for that purpose, then from the general fund to the department of agriculture to purchase equipment necessary for the testing of kratom products as required by this act.
These funds shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose and any SF0056 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0231 unexpended, unobligated funds remaining from this appropriation shall revert as provided by law.
These funds shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining from this appropriation shall revert as provided by law.
7 Section 4.
Section 4.
Section 5.
ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO.
SF0056 ENROLLED ACT NO.
44, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION Section 5.
(END) SF0056
(END) Speaker of the House President of the Senate Governor TIME APPROVED:
_________ DATE APPROVED:
_________ I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
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Action History

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0044

  2. Assigned Chapter Number 68

  3. S Received for Concurrence

  4. S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0

  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0044

  6. S President Signed SEA No. 0044

  7. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0044

  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-0-5-0-0

  9. H 2nd Reading:Passed

  10. H COW:Passed

  11. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

  12. H Placed on General File

  13. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0

  14. :Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations

  15. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary

  16. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

  17. H Received for Introduction

  18. S COW:Passed

  19. S 2nd Reading:Passed

  20. Recalled from Committee Pursuant to Senate Rule 5-5: 29-2-0-0-0

  21. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0

  22. :Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations

  23. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 29-1-1-0-0

  24. Bill Number Assigned

  25. S Received for Introduction

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Frequently asked questions

What does SF 56 do?
This act regulates the preparation, distribution, delivery, advertisement, display, packaging and sale of kratom products. Any person who violates this act is subject to criminal penalties. The state chemist is authorized to analyze kratom products to determine whether this act is being complied with. Any retailer who violates this act for a third or subsequent time in a two (2) year period will be subject to the civil injunction. A criminal fine will not be imposed against a retailer for a first offense if the retailer adopts a written policy against selling kratom products to persons under age twenty-one (21) and requires employees to follow the policy. The Department of Health is authorized to ensure retailer compliance with this act, including inspections done in conjunction with law enforcement. This act provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture. The Department of Health and Department of Agriculture are authorized to promulgate all rules necessary to implement this act.
Who sponsors SF 56?
SF 56 is sponsored by Jared Olsen (Republican), Tara Nethercott (Republican), Bill Landen (Republican), Lynn Hutchings (Republican), Barry Crago (Republican), Evie Brennan (Republican), Mike Yin (Democrat), Steve Harshman (Republican), and Ken Clouston (Republican).
What is the current status of SF 56?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.
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