Michigan House Bill 5537 bans growing, selling, or distributing kratom

Original title: Crimes: controlled substances; production and sale of kratom; prohibit.

Last action · March 24, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSSponsors: Cameron Cavitt and 29 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Michigan House Bill 5537 would prohibit growing, synthesizing, selling, importing, or distributing kratom or its synthetic variants, establishing misdemeanor penalties ranging from 90 days to one year in jail and fines up to $20,000. The measure includes exceptions for FDA-approved products and takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Why it matters

The bill creates criminal liabilities and financial penalties for individuals producing or supplying kratom products within the state, while exempting federally approved medical or dietary items.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Individuals who grow, synthesize, sell, offer to sell, give, import, or distribute kratom

Individuals engaged in the production, supply, or distribution of kratom face misdemeanor charges, potential jail time, and financial penalties for non-exempt activities.

Directly affected

Individuals under 18 years of age

Minors are subject to enhanced penalties for suppliers, as selling or distributing kratom to anyone under 18 elevates the misdemeanor penalties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What penalties does Michigan HB 5537 establish for selling kratom?

Violations are classified as misdemeanors with penalties ranging from 90 days to 1 year in prison and fines between $5,000.00 and $20,000.00, depending on prior convictions and whether the recipient is under 18 years of age.

Are there any exemptions for kratom products under this bill?

Yes, the restrictions do not apply to kratom that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a drug product, a dietary supplement, or a food additive in conventional food. This exemption does not apply to synthetic variants of kratom.

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Procedural history

16 actions

Mar 24, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Mar 24, 2026SenateFloor
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Mar 18, 2026House
transmitted
Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #100 Yeas 56 Nays 48 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
read a third time
Mar 18, 2026House
placed on immediate passage

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Mar 18, 2026House
placed on third reading
Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
substitute (H-1) adopted
Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
read a second time
Mar 18, 2026House
placed on second reading
Mar 18, 2026House
motion to discharge committee approved
Mar 18, 2026House
rule suspended
Feb 24, 2026House
bill electronically reproduced 02/19/2026
Feb 19, 2026HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced
read a first time
Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Cam Cavitt

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