North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill

SB 2408: A BILL for an Act to create and enact subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scheduling of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance; to amend and reenact section 19-03.1-22.3 and subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Passed one chamber Last action September 4, 2026: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 46 nays 47

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SB 2408 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on September 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scheduling of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance; to amend and reenact section 19-03.1-22.3 and subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date. Primary sponsor: Michelle Axtman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (September 4, 2026): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 46 nays 47.

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