LB 873·NE·both
Provide for an excise tax on kratom products and change provisions of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act relating to adulterated products
FailedFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Hallstrom
Latest Action
Provisions/portions of LB873 amended into LB901 by AM2674
Apr 17, 2026
Summary
The bill would add a 10% tax to the retail price of kratom products starting July 1, 2027 and require retailers to keep detailed electronic sales records and file monthly tax returns. It also expands the definition of adulterated kratom, mandates third‑party testing when contamination is suspected, and sets civil penalties up to $20,000 for violations. The measure failed and was indefinitely postponed.
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