7-OH Legal StatusUpdated
Wisconsin
Banned · Schedule I controlled substance
- Effective
- 2014-04-03
- Classification
- Schedule I felony
- Age limit
- —
- 7-OH cap
- —
Possession, sale, or distribution of 7-hydroxymitragynine is illegal in Wisconsin. The substance is classified under state controlled-substances law and enforcement is active.
Summary
Kratom and 7-OH are Schedule I. A 2024 legalization bill (AB 393) failed; no active 2025-2026 successor.
Detailed status
Wisconsin has classified mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I controlled substances since 2014. Assembly Bill 393, a 2024 proposal to legalize and regulate kratom, failed in April 2024. No active successor bill exists in the 2025-2026 session.
Frequently asked
Direct answers about 7-hydroxymitragynine in Wisconsin.
- Is 7-hydroxymitragynine legal in Wisconsin?
- Possession, sale, or distribution of 7-hydroxymitragynine is illegal in Wisconsin. The substance is classified under state controlled-substances law and enforcement is active.
- Can I buy 7-OH online and have it shipped to Wisconsin?
- No. Because 7-OH is banned in Wisconsin, shipping the product into the state generally violates state law. Purchasers and sellers can both be subject to enforcement action.
- Is kratom the same as 7-hydroxymitragynine in Wisconsin?
- Not exactly. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is the plant; 7-hydroxymitragynine is one of its active alkaloids, which can also be concentrated or semi-synthesized to much higher potencies than occur naturally. Wisconsin's laws may treat the natural leaf, its alkaloids, and concentrated/synthetic 7-OH differently — see the Legal at a Glance panel above for the specifics that apply here.
- What are the penalties for 7-OH possession in Wisconsin?
- In Wisconsin, possession of 7-hydroxymitragynine is treated as Schedule I controlled substance (felony possession/manufacture/distribution). Enforcement is typically handled by Wisconsin Department of Justice; local prosecutors. Actual prosecution outcomes depend on quantity, prior record, and local prosecutorial discretion.
- What happens if I already bought 7-OH and Wisconsin's law changes?
- Laws typically distinguish between sale (prohibited for retailers immediately) and personal possession (often given a grace period, though not always). When Wisconsin has changed status in the past, state agencies have usually issued guidance to consumers and retailers. Check the most recent state guidance linked in the Sources section before assuming an existing purchase remains legal.
- When was this page last verified?
- This page was last reviewed on 2026-04-01. Because kratom and 7-OH law changes quickly, we re-verify active-legislation states at least quarterly and update the page when new bills, court rulings, or enforcement actions are reported. This is not legal advice — verify the current statute or consult an attorney in Wisconsin before relying on it.
Related reading
06 links
- 01Legal status in all 50 statesFull tracker with distribution snapshot
- 02What is 7-hydroxymitragynine?Pharmacology, market, and regulatory background
- 037-OH vs kratom leafWhy the legal line is drawn between them
- 047-OH brand reviewsLab testing, product range, reputation — check legality first
- 05Submit a correctionReport an outdated or incorrect entry for Wisconsin
- 06How this tracker is maintainedSourcing, review cadence, and verification process