Is Kratom Legal in Indiana? What the State Ban Covers, Including 7-OH

Is kratom legal in Indiana? No. As of October 12, 2026, Indiana law lists mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), the main kratom alkaloids, as "synthetic drugs," and synthetic drugs are Schedule I controlled substances. That makes kratom leaf, powder, extracts, MIT products and 7-OH products illegal to possess or sell in the state.

The ban has been in place since 2014. Bills to lift it have come up since, but none has become law. Federal action on concentrated 7-OH, tracked on our 7-OH federal scheduling fact sheet, does not change Indiana's ban.

Status as of October 12, 2026: Kratom and 7-OH are banned in Indiana. IC 35-31.5-2-321 names mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as synthetic drugs, and IC 35-48-2-4(g) places synthetic drugs in Schedule I. Possession is a Class A misdemeanor under IC 35-48-4-7; dealing starts as a Level 6 felony under IC 35-48-4-2. 7oh.com does not ship to Indiana.

Is kratom legal in Indiana? Short answer

No. Indiana is one of a small group of states with a full kratom ban that covers the plant itself, not just concentrated products. Because the law targets the alkaloids mitragynine and 7-OH, any product containing them falls under Schedule I, whatever its form or strength.

Indiana Capital Chronicle reported in August 2025 that kratom has been illegal in Indiana since 2014. The 2025 Indiana Code still lists both alkaloids in the synthetic drug definition.

What Indiana's kratom ban covers

The ban covers any product that contains mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine. That includes raw leaf, powder, capsules, extracts, shots, MIT tablets and 7-OH tablets. Indiana does not separate natural leaf from concentrated products, so there is no legal threshold below which a kratom product becomes allowed.

The legal chain works in two steps. First, the definition of "synthetic drug" in IC 35-31.5-2-321 lists mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine by name. Second, Indiana's Schedule I list, IC 35-48-2-4, includes all synthetic drugs as defined in that section.

Product type	Indiana status	Federal status
Kratom leaf and powder	Banned (Schedule I)	Not scheduled
MIT (mitragynine) products	Banned (Schedule I)	Not scheduled
7-OH products	Banned (Schedule I)	Scheduling pending; new notice announced October 9, 2026
MGPI, MGM-15, MGM-16	Not named in the state list	Schedule I since August 26, 2026

Is 7-OH legal in Indiana?

No. 7-hydroxymitragynine is named directly in Indiana's synthetic drug definition, so 7-OH products are Schedule I under state law. This applies at any concentration. Indiana's ban on 7-OH is broader than the federal proposal, which would only cover products above a set threshold.

The same applies to MIT products. Mitragynine is also on the list, so products marketed as "MIT" or "mitragynine" tablets are covered by the same ban.

Can kratom be shipped to Indiana?

No. Kratom is a Schedule I substance in Indiana, so having it delivered there does not make it legal to possess. Being legal in the seller's state offers no protection in Indiana. 7oh.com does not ship any products to Indiana, as listed on our shipping restrictions page.

A legal guide from LegalClarity notes that a delivered package can be seized, and that receiving it can support a possession charge under Indiana law. The same rules apply to all kratom alkaloid products, including 7-OH.

What happens if you get caught with kratom in Indiana?

Possession of kratom in Indiana is a Class A misdemeanor under IC 35-48-4-7, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. An enhancing circumstance makes it a Level 6 felony.

Selling or delivering kratom is charged as dealing, which starts as a Level 6 felony.

Penalties for dealing rise with weight under IC 35-48-4-2:

• Under 1 gram: Level 6 felony (six months to two and a half years, fine up to $10,000)
• 1 gram to under 5 grams: Level 5 felony
• 5 grams to under 10 grams: Level 4 felony
• 10 grams to under 28 grams: Level 3 felony
• 28 grams or more: Level 2 felony

An enhancing circumstance raises each level by one. Actual charges depend on the facts and the prosecutor.

Bills that could change the ban

No bill to legalize kratom has passed both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly. In 2023, House Bill 1500 would have allowed adults 18 and over to buy kratom. It passed the House 53 to 40 but never received a Senate hearing, according to Indiana Capital Chronicle.

Similar legislation did not advance in 2025, the Chronicle reported. The 2026 session has adjourned, and we found no enacted change to the kratom ban. The next regular session begins in January 2027.

Federal action will not legalize kratom in Indiana either way. If the DEA schedules concentrated 7-OH, Indiana's broader state ban stays in place.

What the federal DEA notices mean for Indiana

Federal scheduling adds a second layer but does not change Indiana's position. MGPI, MGM-15 and MGM-16 have been federal Schedule I since August 26, 2026 (91 FR 54948). For 7-OH, the DEA published a notice of intent on July 6, 2026 (91 FR 40917), but no order has been issued.

On October 9, 2026, the Justice Department announced a new notice using HHS thresholds: Schedule I where 7-OH, MGPI or both exceed 1 mg per gram in solids or 1 mg per mL in liquids, or where the mitragynine ratio is below 100 to 1.

In Indiana, all of these products are already illegal under state law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which states is kratom illegal in?

As of August 2026, the states with full kratom bans included Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Massachusetts issued an emergency order covering all kratom on August 13, 2026. Other states, such as Florida and Georgia, restrict 7-OH but allow leaf for adults.

Is kratom illegal in Indiana even in small amounts?

Yes. Indiana law sets no minimum amount for possession. Any amount of a product containing mitragynine or 7-OH is covered, and possession is a Class A misdemeanor.

Is MIT legal in Indiana?

No. Mitragynine (MIT) is named in Indiana's synthetic drug definition, so MIT products are Schedule I in the state, the same as kratom leaf and 7-OH.

Can I order kratom to Indiana?

No. Kratom is illegal to possess in Indiana regardless of where it was bought. 7oh.com does not ship to Indiana.