Nebraska Sets State Standard with Kratom Consumer Protection Act

Nebraska has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (LB 230), establishing one of the nation’s strongest regulatory frameworks for kratom products. The new law, championed by State Senator Bob Hallstrom and applauded by the Global Kratom Coalition, bans sales to anyone under 21, prohibits marketing to children, and requires clear product labeling that discourages use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. A key provision limits the potent alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine to no more than 2% of a product’s total alkaloid content, targeting the growing threat of synthetic “7” products that lack scientific safety data. Advocates say the law balances consumer access with robust safeguards, positioning Nebraska as a model for other states considering kratom regulation. For more details, see the original article at WRAL.