Is Kratom Legal in Washington?
Your complete 2026 guide to kratom laws, regulations, and buying kratom in Washington State.
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Kratom Legal Status in Washington
Kratom is legal under Washington state law. It is not classified as a controlled substance under Washington’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act (RCW 69.50), and the state has not enacted a ban or restriction on kratom products. However, a growing number of cities have adopted their own kratom rules, including sales bans and age limits (see Kratom in Washington Cities). Outside those cities, adults can purchase, possess, and use kratom.
It is important to distinguish Washington State from Washington, D.C. — kratom is legal in both, but they are separate jurisdictions with independent legal frameworks.
Washington has not yet adopted a KCPA, meaning there are currently no state-mandated testing, labeling, or age requirements specific to kratom. Three kratom bills were filed in the 2025-26 legislative session, but all of them died. General food safety and consumer protection laws still apply to kratom products sold in the state.
2026 Bills in Washington
Three kratom bills were considered in 2026. All three died when the 2025-26 biennium ended, so none became law. Here is a summary of each bill’s intent:
SB6287 — A Senate bill titled “Concerning the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products.” This KCPA-direction bill had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means. It would have established consumer protection standards for kratom sold in Washington, including product safety and labeling requirements. It died.
HB2291 — A House companion bill titled “Establishing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act.” This bill had a public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business. Like SB6287, it aimed to create a regulatory framework for kratom products rather than restrict access. It died.
SB6196 — A Senate bill focused on taxing kratom. It was referred to the Ways & Means committee. This bill would not have banned or restricted kratom but would have imposed a state tax on kratom products. It died.
None of these three bills would have banned kratom; two sought to add consumer protections, and one addressed taxation. With no state action, cities have begun regulating kratom and 7-OH on their own, which is why local rules now differ across Washington.
At the federal level, kratom is not a scheduled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The FDA has not approved kratom for any medical use but has not moved to ban it. The kratom plant and mitragynine remain federally unscheduled, but the DEA temporarily placed mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 in Schedule I effective August 26, 2026, and a revised temporary order covering 7-OH above a concentration threshold can take effect on or after November 13, 2026. Natural kratom remains legal to purchase and possess under both federal and Washington State law, subject to local rules in some cities.
💡 Pacific Northwest Note: Washington, Oregon, and Alaska all have legal kratom. Residents traveling in the Pacific Northwest can carry kratom across state lines, but note that some Washington cities restrict kratom sales locally. Check the full state-by-state guide for other regions.
Age and Purchase Requirements
Washington State has no state-mandated minimum age for purchasing kratom. Most responsible vendors, including online retailers, voluntarily enforce an 18+ age requirement. SB6287 and HB2291, which could have set a statewide age, both died. Locally, Moses Lake has set a minimum age of 21 for kratom sales.
Because Washington lacks kratom-specific labeling or testing mandates, consumers should look for vendors who voluntarily provide third-party lab testing and Certificates of Analysis. Learn more about quality standards to look for when purchasing kratom.
Where to Buy Kratom in Washington
Online (Recommended)
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Local Shops
Washington has a strong kratom retail presence, particularly in Seattle and surrounding King County. Many smoke shops, herbal stores, and specialty kratom shops carry a variety of products. The Pacific Northwest wellness culture has made kratom widely accepted in local shops.
Kratom in Washington Cities
Since the state has not acted, several Washington cities have adopted their own kratom rules:
- Mount Vernon: Banned the sale and advertising of kratom and 7-OH in August 2026 ($250 fine). Possession is still legal.
- Bellingham: Passed an emergency kratom sales ban in September 2026; violations are a gross misdemeanor.
- Moses Lake: Kratom sales limited to buyers 21 and older.
- Ephrata, Mattawa, Royal City and Warden: Have local kratom bans.
- Arlington: Has considered a ban.
As of October 2026, kratom remains legal in other major cities, including:
- Seattle — Legal, very popular, many vendors
- Spokane — Legal, available in shops
- Tacoma — Legal, no restrictions
- Vancouver, WA — Legal, near Portland OR (also legal)
- Bellevue — Legal, wellness shops carry kratom
- Olympia — Legal, the state capital has no kratom restrictions
- Everett — Legal, widely available
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, under state law. Kratom is not a controlled substance in Washington, and no statewide restrictions apply. However, some cities restrict it locally: Mount Vernon and Bellingham banned kratom sales in 2026, Ephrata, Mattawa, Royal City and Warden have local bans, and Moses Lake set a 21+ age for kratom sales.
All three died at the end of the 2025-26 biennium: SB6287 (Senate KCPA bill concerning kratom preparation, distribution, and sale), HB2291 (House bill establishing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act), and SB6196 (Senate bill to tax kratom). None of these bills would have banned kratom.
No. Both SB6287 and HB2291 were KCPA-direction bills designed to regulate kratom product safety, including labeling, testing, and age requirements, rather than restrict or ban access. Both died at the end of the 2025-26 biennium, so neither took effect. Current restrictions in Washington come from city ordinances, not state law.
Washington has no state-mandated age restriction for kratom purchases. Most responsible vendors voluntarily enforce an 18+ policy. Moses Lake requires buyers to be 21 or older, and some other cities ban kratom sales entirely.
No. Washington has not adopted the KCPA. Two KCPA bills, SB6287 and HB2291, died at the end of the 2025-26 biennium. The legislative tracker on this page will show any new bills.
The legislative tracker at the top of this page provides live updates on Washington kratom bills. For detailed bill text and vote history, visit LegiScan’s Washington page. For broader coverage, see the kratom legality hub.
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- SB6287 — Concerning the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products (LegiScan)
- HB2291 — Establishing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (LegiScan)
- SB6196 — Taxing kratom (LegiScan)
- RCW 69.50 — Washington Uniform Controlled Substances Act
- Cascadia Daily News: Kratom and 7-OH ban passes in Mount Vernon (August 26, 2026)
- Cascadia Daily News: Local governments regulating kratom and 7-OH (September 16, 2026)
- Federal Register: DEA notice of intent on 7-OH and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (October 14, 2026)
Is 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) legal in Washington?
NO STATE 7-OH LAW
No state 7-OH statute. Mount Vernon and Bellingham ban kratom and 7-OH sales.
No 7-OH-specific state statute. Pending federal scheduling would be the operative restriction.
Federal status: 7-OH is not yet federally scheduled, but the DEA filed notices of intent on July 1, 2026 and a temporary Schedule I order is expected on or after August 5, 2026, effective the day it publishes. That will apply in Washington regardless of state law.