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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 Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

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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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Michelle AxtmanPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate7

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 46 nays 47
  2. Reported back amended, do pass, engrossment placed on calendar 7 3 0
  3. Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
  4. Received from Senate
  5. Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1
  6. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
  7. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 0 0
  8. Committee Hearing 10:30
  9. Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source