Is kratom legal in Illinois?

Regulated

Last checked June 5, 2026 · Sources checked: LAPPA state-law summary, AKA state tracker, and linked state sources

Kratom is legal to buy and possess in Illinois. The Illinois Kratom Control Act bars selling kratom to, or possession by, anyone under 18, but does not otherwise restrict the substance for adults.

KCPA adopted: No
Age restriction: 18+

Citations

Statutes

720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 642/5 — Kratom Control Actstate

Sources

LAPPA — Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026; published February 5, 2026)state
American Kratom Association — AKA In Your Statestate

What changed

June 5, 2026 — First published after checking LAPPA, AKA, and linked state sources. LAPPA — Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026; published February 5, 2026)

Neighboring states

IowaLegal
IndianaBanned
KentuckyRegulated
MissouriLegal
WisconsinBanned