Lawmaker Scoreboard
NMKA tracks every New Mexico lawmaker's votes, sponsorships, and constituent access record on kratom policy. Grades are based entirely on verifiable public actions — no donations accepted, no favoritism. Accountability is how consumer advocacy works.
No kratom-specific bills were introduced in the 2026 session. Grades will be assigned when documented positions exist. Next session: January 2027.
Next window: January 2027National Kratom Landscape
Where kratom regulation stands across the United States and in New Mexico specifically.
States with KCPA nationally
More than 15 states have enacted some form of Kratom Consumer Protection Act, establishing lab testing and labeling standards to protect consumers.
States with outright bans
Nine states maintain outright kratom bans, with no consumer protection framework. New Mexico is not currently among them but faces emerging restrictions.
New Mexico status 2026
New Mexico's kratom status is actively shifting. The Albuquerque retail ban (Oct 2025) and AG warning (Nov 2025) signal increasing regulatory scrutiny ahead of the 2027 session.
Next NM session
The next New Mexico legislative session opens January 2027. NMKA is building its advocacy record now to be prepared when the session opens.
How NMKA scoring works.
Every grade is based on three equally-weighted categories, each documented with publicly verifiable sources. No anonymous ratings. No opinion. Only the record.
Voting Record
Floor and committee votes on kratom-related bills and amendments are tracked from official NM Legislature roll-call records. Missed votes without excuse receive partial deductions.
Sponsorship
Primary and co-sponsorship of consumer protection bills, KCPA-aligned legislation, and procedural motions earn positive points. Sponsoring restriction bills results in score deductions.
Constituent Access
Did the lawmaker meet with NMKA district members? Accept briefing materials? Respond to constituent calls or emails within session? Scores based on field reports from district captains.
Recent Actions in New Mexico
- Oct 2025 — Albuquerque retail ban enacted: City Environmental Health Department began enforcing a retail ban on kratom products. 5,400+ products seized from 50+ stores. Source: cabq.gov
- Nov 7 2025 — NM AG Torrez public warning: Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued a public consumer warning on kratom and began collecting harm reports from New Mexicans. Source: nmdoj.gov
- Dec 2025 — NMED banned kratom in food/beverages: New Mexico Environment Department prohibited kratom as a food or beverage ingredient statewide. Source: env.nm.gov
- Apr 1 2026 — Rhode Island reversed kratom ban: Rhode Island became the most recent state to reverse a kratom ban, signaling national momentum for consumer protection frameworks over prohibition. Source: amazingbotanicals.net