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Follow every vote on the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Know where your lawmakers stand before the session opens in January 2027.

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KCPA 2027
Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Pre-Session
Current Status
287
Days until Session
247
Statements on Record

KCPA 2027 — Current Status

Bill ID
HB/SB [TBD]
Status
Pre-Session Organizing

Kratom Consumer Protection Act 2027

The KCPA ensures kratom products sold in New Mexico are safe, properly labeled, and free from synthetic compounds. The bill requires third-party lab testing to verify alkaloid profiles, mandates accurate labeling of origin and contents, and grants the New Mexico Department of Health enforcement authority. It protects consumers while allowing continued access to natural kratom products.

What KCPA Protects:

  • ✓ Lab testing requirement for all products
  • ✓ Accurate alkaloid labeling
  • ✓ Synthetic compound exclusion
  • ✓ Consumer accountability and recourse

KCPA Timeline

2023
Bill Introduced
2025
Committee Review
2026
Community Organizing
2027
Session Vote Target

Where Your Lawmakers Stand

These key legislators influence KCPA scheduling and support. Click any card to contact them directly.

👤

Peter Wirth

B+

Senate Majority Leader — controls scheduling

👤

Gerald Ortiz y Pino

A−

Most publicly supportive

👤

Antonio Maestas

B+

Committee chair influence

👤

Mimi Stewart

B

Supportive but testing

👤

Jeff Steinborn

C

Undecided, worth contacting

Grades based on KCPA support signals and public statements. Contacting them helps move grades up.

What the KCPA Does

🔬

Lab Testing Required

All kratom products must pass third-party lab testing to verify alkaloid profiles and ensure purity.

🏷️

Accurate Labeling

Products must clearly list contents, origin, strain, and alkaloid profile so consumers know what they're buying.

⚖️

DoH Enforcement

The New Mexico Department of Health gains authority to regulate and enforce KCPA standards.

How to Influence the Vote

1

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2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KCPA?

The Kratom Consumer Protection Act is legislation that establishes safety standards for kratom products in New Mexico. It requires lab testing, accurate labeling, bans synthetic compounds, and grants the Department of Health enforcement authority. The goal is to protect consumers while preserving access to natural kratom.

When does New Mexico vote on kratom?

The New Mexico legislative session runs annually, typically January through mid-March. The KCPA is targeted for the 2027 session. The organizing period is happening now (spring/fall 2026) to build support before the session opens.

Why protect natural kratom from synthetic compounds?

Synthetic kratom alkaloids are lab-created imitations that bypass the KCPA's safety standards. They're unregulated, untested, and can pose health risks. The KCPA protects natural, whole-plant kratom while banning dangerous synthetics. This ensures consumers get what they're looking for: natural kratom benefits, not lab experiments.

How do I make sure my lawmaker supports the KCPA?

Contact them directly. Email or call your state senator and representative. Tell them your story. Ask them to support the KCPA. Early constituent contact moves votes. Lawmakers track who reaches out to them. Your voice matters.