SB 927 - This act prohibits the preparation, distribution, advertisement, sale, or offering for sale of a kratom product that: (1) is adulterated; (2) is sold to a person under 21 years of age; (3) contains a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than 2% of the alkaloid composition of the product; (4) mimics candy or is appealing to children; or (5) is combustible or intended for vaporization. Kratom products shall contain specified labels that include disclaimers and shall be stored in retail locations in a manner that will not allow the products to be accessed by persons under 21 years of age. A person who violates this provision will be deemed to have engaged in an unlawful practice in violation of the state's Merchandising Practices Act.

Additionally, it shall be an infraction for a person to sell a kratom product to a person under 21 years of age, as described in the act.

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5719S.01): 196.1170, 196.1175

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 927
Sponsor: Nurrenbern
Hearing Date: 1/28/2026


COMMITTEE: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

CHAIRMAN: Schroer

DATE REFERRED: 1/8/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/15/2026



STAFF:
Tristan Benson
Eric Michael
Katie O'Brien


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
Dan Engemann - Attorney General's Office
Chris DiGiuseppi - The Police Chiefs Legislative Coalition


WITNESSES FOR:
Tom Dempsey - American Kratom Association
Arnie Dienoff - State Public Advocate
Emily Barnes - Self
Jacob Scott - Missouri State Medical
Brian Grace - Global Kratom Coalition
Jennifer Rhoad - Self


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Christopher Hammann - Self
Terry Blevins - HART
Jeff Smith - Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust