Illinois (IL) — What’s Legal

Checked Oct 13, 2025 • Parent-friendly summary (not legal advice).

Tianeptine: Retail sales ban (effective Jan 1, 2026). HB 1720 — “Retail Sale of Tianeptine Prohibition Act.”
Phenibut: Not scheduled; FDA says it’s not a lawful dietary ingredient (supplement labels are misbranded).
Kratom: Legal but age-restricted (18+). Kratom Control Act (720 ILCS 642).
Nitrous oxide / inhalants: Unlawful to possess with intent to inhale; criminal penalties (720 ILCS 5/24.5-5).
THC / Cannabis: Adult-use legal (Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act).
Salvia / Amanita: No statewide salvia ban enacted; amanita not scheduled.
“Mad honey”: No IL-specific ban; treat as food hazard (grayanotoxins).

Parent tip: Ask stores to keep drug-like “herbal boosters” away from kids; age checks and clear warning signs matter.