Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1205: Kratom
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1205 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Kratom. Primary sponsor: Dean Black (Republican), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Budget Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Kratom; Requires DACS to certify laboratories that meet certain qualifications; requires DACS to adopt certain rules for certification & DOH to assist DACS in developing such rules; provides that licensed laboratories agree to certain audits & inspections by DACS; requires certain criteria to be met for distribution & sale of kratom products; prohibits retail sale & delivery of kratom products; prohibits kratom products from being sold, given, bartered, furnished, or delivered to certain consumers; provides that it is unlawful to sell, give, barter, furnish, or deliver kratom products to persons under certain age; provides that kratom products sold, offered for sale, delivered, or distributed in violation of specified provisions are contraband, are subject to seizure & forfeiture, & must be disposed of in specified manner; prohibits person from ingesting kratom products in, on, or within specified distance from school property during certain time period; authorizes specified businesses to sell kratom products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Black | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Budget Committee
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- Now in Budget Committee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- Referred to Budget Committee
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- PCS added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda
- Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda
- Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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