CT Consumer Protection

Connecticut Schedules Seven Substances as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, Requires Business Compliance by March 25, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has released guidance following the Legislative Regulation Review Committee's approval of regulations designating seven substances as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, including Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), 7-hydroxymitragynine, Bromazolam, Flubromazolam, Nitazenes, Tianeptine, and Phenibut. Businesses offering these products for sale must remove them from shelves immediately and return or destroy all inventory prior to March 25, 2026. Possession, manufacture, sale, or distribution of these scheduled substances is illegal and may result in felony charges.

Connecticut Schedules Kratom, Tianeptine as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances

Connecticut has designated seven substances as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, effective March 25, 2026. The seven substances are: Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), Bromazolam, Flubromazolam, Nitazenes, Tianeptine, and Phenibut. The Connecticut Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved the regulations in February 2026. Attorney General William Tong has sent letters to all known distributors and manufacturers of Kratom products to ensure awareness and compliance with the new law.

CT Departments Warn of Scams During Financial Literacy Month

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Department of Banking issued a joint advisory on April 14, 2026, during Financial Literacy Month, reminding consumers to use free budgeting tools, debt payoff calculators, and credit monitoring resources. The advisory highlights that as tax season ends, consumers are reviewing spending habits and setting financial goals, making them more vulnerable to scammers targeting wallets and banking information. The departments recommend creating detailed budgets, reviewing credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and signing up for bank account alerts.