7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is a naturally occurring alkaloid in kratom. Its legality varies across the U.S. and is often influenced by state-level kratom legislation. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of its legal status and how individuals can help prevent restrictive legislation.
| State | 7-OH Status | Kratom Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Banned | Banned | Controlled substance under kratom ban |
| Alaska | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Arizona | Legal | Legal | KCPA regulation |
| Arkansas | Banned | Banned | Included in kratom prohibition |
| California | Legal | Legal | Except San Diego County |
| Colorado | Restricted | Legal | Banned in Denver and Parker |
| Connecticut | Legal | Legal | No active legislation |
| Delaware | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Florida | Legal | Legal | Banned in Sarasota County |
| Georgia | Legal | Legal | KCPA in effect |
| Hawaii | Legal | Legal | KCPA regulation |
| Idaho | Banned | Banned | Fully prohibited |
| Illinois | Legal | Legal | Some local bans |
| Indiana | Banned | Banned | Schedule I classification |
| Iowa | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Kansas | Legal | Legal | No active legislation |
| Kentucky | Banned | Banned | Opioid analog law applies |
| Louisiana | Legal | Legal | Banned in New Orleans |
| Maine | Legal | Legal | No active bans |
| Maryland | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Massachusetts | Legal | Legal | Open legal status |
| Michigan | Legal | Legal | No statewide ban |
| Minnesota | Legal | Legal | Potential future regulation |
| Mississippi | Restricted | Legal | Many counties restrict kratom |
| Missouri | Legal | Legal | No state ban |
| Montana | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Nebraska | Legal | Legal | No bans |
| Nevada | Legal | Legal | No statewide ban |
| New Hampshire | Legal | Legal | KCPA style regulation |
| New Jersey | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| New Mexico | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| New York | Legal | Legal | No active legislation |
| North Carolina | Legal | Legal | No bans |
| North Dakota | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Ohio | Legal | Legal | KCPA regulation |
| Oklahoma | Legal | Legal | No legislation |
| Oregon | Legal | Legal | KCPA active |
| Pennsylvania | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Rhode Island | Banned | Banned | Controlled substance |
| South Carolina | Legal | Legal | No statewide ban |
| South Dakota | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |
| Tennessee | Legal | Legal | Minors restricted |
| Texas | Legal | Legal | Pending KCPA legislation |
| Utah | Legal | Legal | KCPA in effect |
| Vermont | Banned | Banned | Controlled analog |
| Virginia | Legal | Legal | No ban |
| Washington | Legal | Legal | No active restrictions |
| West Virginia | Legal | Legal | No ban |
| Wisconsin | Banned | Banned | Schedule I |
| Wyoming | Legal | Legal | No restrictions |