HB 2415 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

kratom products; narcotic drugs

HB 2415 amends Arizona's definition of "dangerous drugs" to explicitly include over 50 specific chemical compounds and entire classes of substances (like synthetic cannabinoids and hallucinogens) that were previously unlisted. This bill directly affects individuals and businesses handling or selling products containing these chemicals, including certain kratom-derived compounds referenced in the title. The key mechanism is adding these substances to the legal definition of prohibited drugs under Section 13-3401 of Arizona Revised Statutes, which would subject them to existing drug laws. Note: The bill's text focuses on chemical definitions, not specifically banning kratom products, though the title references them. This is a procedural definition amendment, not a new enforcement measure.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) → Senate Engrossed Version (04/21/2026) · 7 edits · May 4, 2026

MODERATE

The Senate version expanded the bill to include two new sections regarding advertising restrictions and law enforcement testing limitations. It added specific rules prohibiting ads that appeal to minors, banned ads in public transportation and on social media without age verification, and required a warning label on all ads. Additionally, it clarified that law enforcement agencies are not required to test for kratom if they lack the necessary equipment, with the Attorney General authorized to coordinate testing if needed.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from regulating product labeling and sales to also strictly regulating advertising methods and clarifying testing procedures for law enforcement.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement for retailers to store kratom products behind the sales counter.

Added a new location restriction prohibiting the sale of kratom within 500 feet of schools, child care facilities, or preschool programs.

Added new advertising prohibitions against appealing to minors, using images of consumption, advertising in public transit, and social media advertising without age verification.

Added a mandatory warning statement for all kratom advertisements regarding age and pregnancy.

Modified the minimum age restriction from 'under eighteen' to 'under twenty-one' years of age.

Corrected a typo in the labeling requirements, changing 'servicing size' to 'serving size'.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new provision stating that law enforcement agencies are not required to test for kratom if they lack the capability, with the Attorney General authorized to coordinate testing.

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) · 7 edits · May 4, 2026

MODERATE

This bill updates Arizona's laws regarding kratom by adding specific definitions for kratom products and establishing new labeling, manufacturing, and advertising requirements. It sets a minimum age of 21 for purchasing kratom, bans the sale of products containing synthetic alkaloids or excessive levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine, and mandates that labels disclose ingredient quantities. The bill also introduces stricter penalties for violations, including felony charges for repeat offenders, and grants the Attorney General authority to enforce these rules.

Scope change

The bill expands the regulatory scope to include specific labeling and advertising restrictions for kratom products, previously not detailed in the existing framework, while maintaining the plant's legal status under current conditions.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Kratom', 'Kratom product', and 'Processor' to clarify what substances and entities are regulated under the law.

REQUIREMENT

Mandated that all kratom products sold in Arizona must include labels listing ingredients, specific alkaloid quantities, serving size, and total number of servings.

Prohibited the sale of kratom products that are adulterated, contaminated, contain synthetic alkaloids, or have 7-hydroxymitragynine levels exceeding 2% of the alkaloid composition.

Added strict advertising restrictions prohibiting marketing to individuals under 21, including bans on using child-friendly imagery, toy likenesses, or names that imitate food and drink brands marketed to children.

ELIGIBILITY

Raised the minimum age for purchasing or receiving kratom products from 18 to 21 years old.

ENFORCEMENT

Established a tiered penalty system where first violations are misdemeanors, but a second or subsequent violation within 24 months becomes a class 6 felony.

Authorized the Attorney General to enforce the new kratom regulations and allowed private citizens to sue for damages resulting from violations.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026 · House Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

22–7

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 30

Apr 21, 2026

D Democratic13

5 Yea 7 Nay 1

53% Nay

R Republican17

17 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

May 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

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Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor