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HB5242Introduced in the House

KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

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Introduced by Justin Slaughter, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Illinois Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Regulates the manufacture, processing, packaging, labeling, and retail sale of kratom products. Requires registration with the Department of Public Health and compliance with federal food safety laws. Sets standards for finished kratom products, including permitted delivery forms, age restrictions, packaging requirements, and warnings on labels. Requires certificates of analysis for each batch from accredited laboratories and mandates product liability insurance. Prohibits products attractive to children and mixing kratom with psychoactive substances. Provides reporting requirements for adverse health events and authorizes independent testing by the Department. Establishes enforcement provisions, including stop-sale orders, detention and destruction of products, civil penalties, and criminal offenses. Grants rulemaking authority to the Department.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. To Cannabis & Intoxicating Products Subcommittee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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