H4261
An Act regulating kratom sales in the Commonwealth (Ty's Bill)
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Bill overview
This bill, known as ‘Ty’s Bill,’ aims to regulate the sale of kratom in Massachusetts to prevent deaths related to its unregulated distribution. The legislation seeks to establish rules and guidelines for kratom sales, addressing concerns about public health and safety. It’s an emergency law intended to quickly address the risks associated with the current lack of regulation. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes regulations for the sale and distribution of kratom.
- Requires sellers to provide consumers with information about kratom’s potential risks and side effects.
- May restrict the sale of kratom to certain age groups or individuals.
- Could require kratom vendors to obtain licenses or permits.
- Specifies labeling requirements for kratom products.
- Addresses the emergency nature of the issue, allowing for immediate implementation.
- Mandates a hearing to gather public input on the proposed regulations.
Who is affected
- Kratom retailers and vendors in Massachusetts
- Consumers of kratom in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts public health system
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a regulatory framework for kratom sales, which currently lacks specific guidelines in Massachusetts.
- It aims to mitigate potential health risks associated with kratom use.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
John Francis Moran
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.4261 194th (Current)
An Act regulating kratom sales in the Commonwealth (Ty's Bill)
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to regulate the sale of kratom. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to prevent deaths with the unregulated sale of Kratom, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4261
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 7/7/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 7/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5127 |
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