LB 230 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Adopt the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, regulate nitrous oxide, and change the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

LB 230 establishes Nebraska's Kratom Consumer Protection Act, regulating kratom products sold in the state. It prohibits sales to anyone under 21, bans child-attractive packaging (like candy-shaped products), and requires detailed labeling with health warnings, alkaloid content, and serving instructions. Processors must register products with the Department of Revenue, comply with FDA food facility standards, and provide lab-certified alkaloid testing. The law directly affects kratom manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, aiming to protect public health through standardized product safety and transparency. (Note: The bill's title mentions nitrous oxide and controlled substances changes, but the provided text focuses solely on kratom regulations.)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Legislature Passage
May 2025
Legislature Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed May 15, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Final Reading · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was reformatted to show it is now in its Final Reading stage. The core content of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act remains largely the same, with minor formatting adjustments to the definitions and section numbering. The bill's purpose - to regulate kratom products, set age restrictions, and establish labeling requirements - has not changed.
Scope change
No substantive change in scope; the bill continues to apply to kratom products sold in Nebraska.
TECHNICAL

The bill text was reformatted and renumbered to reflect its progression from Introduction to Final Reading, with no substantive policy changes.

DEFINITION

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the definitions section, particularly around the definition of 'Kratom product' and related terms.

REQUIREMENT

The labeling requirements section was reformatted for clarity, though the actual requirements remain unchanged.

Floor votes · Legislature Feb 27, 2025

How they voted

390
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 49
Feb 27, 2025
N Nonpartisan49
39 Yea 10
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
39
Key actions
9
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB475 amended into LB230 by AM577
legislature
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB184 amended into LB230 by AM689
legislature
May 15, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on May 15, 2025
executive
May 14, 2025
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
May 14, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 49-0-0
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Riepe AM577 adopted
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
DeKay AM689 adopted
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Hallstrom AM597 adopted
legislature
Feb 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Judiciary AM55 adopted
legislature
Feb 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Hallstrom AM381 adopted
legislature
Feb 11, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM55
legislature
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
legislature
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Bob Hallstrom
Bob Hallstrom
NNonpartisan
NE
1