Food: other; regulation of distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; provide for. Creates new act.

Michigan Senate Bill 1181, introduced by Senator John Cherry on September 22, 2026, aims to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products in the state. The bill seeks to establish the "Kratom Consumer Protection Act," which would:

- Prohibit the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and sale of certain kratom products.
- Require labeling of kratom products.
- Define key terms related to kratom, such as "kratom extract," "kratom leaf," and "kratom product."

The bill has been referred to the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee for further consideration. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/SB1181/2025?utm_source=openai))

MI SB1181 is a senate bill in the Michigan 103rd Legislature, sponsored by John Cherry (D), currently “Introduced” since September 22, 2026.

We track 4,230 Michigan bills this session, 48 of them sponsored by John Cherry.

Recent media coverage indicates that Michigan lawmakers are considering regulating or banning kratom following a rise in health incidents and two recent student deaths in Mississippi involving kratom compounds. The Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center reported 347 cases involving kratom and related substances between 2021 and 2025. Clinical toxicologist Varun Vohra noted that, despite potential regulatory efforts, people are likely to continue accessing these substances. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/10/13/kratom-ban-regulation-poison-cases?utm_source=openai))

While some advocates argue that natural kratom assists with pain and that concentrated derivatives like 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) pose health risks, the ongoing debate centers around whether to implement a full ban or introduce measures to control kratom sales. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/10/13/kratom-ban-regulation-poison-cases?utm_source=openai))