South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed House Bill 1056 into law, officially establishing statewide regulations on kratom products.
Kratom products.
The bill, which passed the House of Representatives in January with a unanimous 66 to 0 vote and cleared the Senate on February 13, also unanimously (35 to 0), introduces restrictions on kratom sales and distribution while setting penalties for violations.
The new law limits the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a key kratom alkaloid, to no more than two percent. It also bans synthetic derivatives and products containing substances or additives. Additionally, kratom products must now carry detailed labeling, including alkaloid content, as well as warning labels advising against use by pregnant or nursing women.
Violations of the law will be classified as Class 2 misdemeanors.
With the governor’s signature, South Dakota joins a growing number of states enacting regulations on kratom, with several states enacting outright bans.
Kratom, derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree native to Southeast Asia, has been used for centuries for its stimulant and pain-relieving properties. Traditionally consumed as a tea or chewed in raw leaf form, it has gained popularity in the U.S. as an herbal supplement, often marketed for energy, relaxation, and pain relief. It’s also grown in popularity as an alternative to opioids and as a treatment for PTSD.
