An Act relative to kratom sales in the Commonwealth
This bill regulates kratom sales in Massachusetts by requiring kratom retailers to label products with manufacturer details, full ingredient lists, and safe usage instructions. It bans selling kratom products adulterated with unsafe substances, containing over 2% of the compound 7-hydroxymitragynine, or including synthetic alkaloids. Retailers are prohibited from selling to anyone under 21, with fines up to $5,000 for repeated violations. The law directly affects businesses selling kratom products and takes effect 180 days after passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 18, 2025
Last action Aug 18, 2025
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3
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Aug 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Aug 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
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0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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