A complete kratom ban is off the table in Utah this year

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 763

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A complete ban of kratom products is off the table in Utah after lawmakers revised the most sweeping proposal the Legislature introduced this year. However, after this year, synthetic kratom products may go off the shelves of convenience stores and gas stations.

Senate Majority Assistant Whip Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, still believes a total ban of kratom, either natural or artificial, is appropriate. But, saying he needs to work with House representatives, he changed his …

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