Kratom bills clear first votes in North Dakota Legislature

By: Jack Dura

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 981

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Two bills with different approaches to restricting kratom in North Dakota cleared their first hurdles Thursday in the Legislature, but they appear to conflict and might complicate the special session as lawmakers look to leave Friday.

House Bill 1628, which would allow but strictly regulate pure-leaf kratom for people 21 and older, passed the House in an 86-6 vote. Senate Bill 2408, …

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