Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1558
An Act banning the sale of kratom
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edward J. Kennedy
Cosponsors (2)
- Colleen M. Garry (Democratic)
- John R. Gaskey (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1558) of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to ban the selling of a herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. Public Health.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Aug 20, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258 - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 - Sep 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Aug 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health