Kratom products; prohibit sale to persons under 21.
HB 1077 prohibits retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers from selling or distributing kratom products to anyone under 21 years old, and bans possession of such products by minors in public places. It requires businesses to keep kratom products behind counters, verify age with ID for unacquainted customers, and label products with full ingredient lists and manufacturer details. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 per incident for businesses and $500 for minors possessing kratom. The law preserves local governments' existing bans on kratom (effective before July 1, 2025) and allows future local restrictions, taking effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Signed Apr 17, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add protections for local governments that enacted kratom bans before July 1, 2025, allowing them to continue enforcing those restrictions. The act now explicitly states it does not preempt future local regulations on kratom. Age verification language was modified to clarify when proof of age must be requested, and the definition of prohibited products was expanded to include mislabeled products and products without proper labeling information. The effective date remains July 1, 2025.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include explicit preemption language protecting local government authority to regulate kratom, and the effective date was clarified with a sunset provision for local bans.
ENFORCEMENT
Added provision allowing municipalities and counties that enacted kratom bans before July 1, 2025, to continue enforcing those restrictions
Added language stating the act does not preempt future local regulations on kratom products
REQUIREMENT
Modified age verification requirements to clarify when proof of age must be demanded from prospective purchasers
Added requirement for retailers and distributors to register with Mississippi Department of Revenue before selling kratom products
DEFINITION
Expanded prohibited products to include those mislabeled as kratom products or lacking proper manufacturer labeling
TIMELINE
Added October 1, 2025 compliance deadline for Department of Revenue registration requirements
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House Feb 6, 2025
How they voted
50–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Mar 6, 2025
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican35
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Apr 17, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Adopted
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Filed
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Amend From Senate
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
lower
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Business and Commerce
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lee Yancey
RRepublican
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