The Global Kratom Coalition (GKC) celebrates the passage of Colorado Senate Bill 25-072, the Daniel Bregger Act, a landmark amendment to the state’s Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Signed into law by Governor Jared Polis, this legislation strengthens consumer safety standards for kratom products, limits dangerous mislabeled synthetic derivatives, and protects against deceptive marketing practices.
The bill is named in honor of Dan Bregger, a Denver resident who tragically lost his life on August 29, 2021, after consuming a highly concentrated, highly potent product that had no serving directions, indications for safe use, or appropriate warnings. Dan's father, David Bregger, has since been a tireless and exceptionally brave advocate for strong regulatory safeguards to prevent similar tragedies from devastating other families, while also understanding the value in low-potency natural kratom products.
“So much could’ve prevented Dan’s death, such as basic consumer protections, clear labeling, dosage instructions, and prohibiting these dangerous concentrated products synthesized from kratom,” said David Bregger. “I fight in honor of my son so it will mean something. Today is further vindication. I thank the lawmakers and advocates who fought alongside me to get this bill passed.”
SB25-072 was spearheaded by Sen. Kyle Mullica and co-sponsored by Senator Byron Pelton, Rep. Mandy Lindsay, and Rep. Matt Soper. With bipartisan support, legislators saw the urgent need to bring kratom regulation in line with other states that are creating and strengthening versions of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
“We are deeply grateful to the Colorado General Assembly for taking decisive action to clearly distinguish what is kratom and what is not, restricting high-potency and synthetic products, and making all kratom products more transparent for consumers,” said Matthew Lowe, Executive Director of the Global Kratom Coalition. “This legislation is a big step towards a safe marketplace. We especially thank the bill author and supporters for their vision to author the legislation and Governor Jared Polis for his leadership in signing this bill into law and honoring Colorado’s commitment to evidence-based regulation.”
Key Provisions of the Daniel Bregger Act (SB25-072)
- Limits 7-hydroxymitragynine (known as 7) to no more than 2% of total alkaloid content in any kratom product.
- Prohibits synthetic and semi-synthetic alkaloids and adulterated products.
- Bans sales to individuals under 21 and any marketing targeted toward minors.
- Requires transparent labeling, including alkaloid content per serving, serving limits, interactions and other warnings, and manufacturer information.
- Bans kratom vaporizers and confection-style products that could appeal to children.
- Treats violations as deceptive trade practices, enforceable under state law.
“The passing of this KCPA amendment directly addresses the bad actors who are introducing novel synthetic products into the market that are disguised as kratom. These products are not kratom, they are chemically manipulated de facto opioids that are misleading consumers into unsafe, untested, and harmful consumption choices,” said Lowe.
