7-OH isn't banned in New Jersey — yet. As of mid-2026, 7-hydroxymitragynine is still legal to buy, sell, and possess in the state, and concentrated versions show up at gas stations and corner stores under brand names like Dopium and Zohm. But that may not last.
On March 16, 2026, the state Senate health committee unanimously advanced a bill to add 7-OH to New Jersey's Schedule I list — the same tier as heroin — which would make possession, manufacture, and sale a crime. It's one of several competing proposals in Trenton: some lawmakers want an outright ban (including a measure known as “CJ's Law”), while others favor a Kratom Consumer Protection Act that would regulate labeling and sales instead of prohibiting the compound. None has become law yet, and each still needs more votes.
Federally, the picture has moved since this was written. The DEA filed its notice of intent on July 6, 2026 to temporarily schedule concentrated 7-OH, and the required 30-day wait ended August 5, so an order can issue any day. As of August 23, 2026 none has. For now, concentrated 7-OH sits in a legal gray zone in New Jersey — available on shelves while both Trenton and the DEA decide. If you're a family watching someone use it, that gap is the thing to understand, and it may close with no warning.