An Act providing for the regulation and sale of kratom products; imposing a tobacco products tax on natural kratom products; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.
This bill establishes a regulatory framework for the sale of kratom products in Pennsylvania, requiring businesses to register with the Department of Health and prohibiting the sale of synthetic kratom varieties. It mandates that retailers verify customers are at least 21 years old using electronic ID scanners and strictly forbids sharing this data, while also enforcing specific labeling and child-resistant packaging requirements. Additionally, the legislation imposes a tax on natural kratom products and outlines penalties for violations, aiming to standardize oversight and protect public health.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 22, 2026
Last action Jun 22, 2026
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Committee
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Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bridget Malloy Kosierowski
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Brian Munroe
DDemocratic
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
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