H 4394
An Act relative to kratom sales in the Commonwealth
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to regulate the sale of kratom in Massachusetts to ensure consumer safety. It requires kratom retailers to clearly label products with manufacturer information, ingredients, and usage directions. The bill prohibits the sale of adulterated, contaminated, or excessively 7-hydroxymitragynine-containing kratom products, as well as products containing synthetic alkaloids. It also restricts kratom sales to individuals under 21 and outlines penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Requires clear labeling of kratom products with manufacturer and ingredient information.
- Prohibits the sale of adulterated or contaminated kratom products.
- Limits the 7-hydroxymitragynine content in kratom products.
- Restricts kratom sales to individuals 21 years of age and older.
- Establishes administrative fines for retailers who violate labeling or sale regulations.
- Allows for a defense based on reliance on manufacturer representations.
- Authorizes the Department of Public Health to create rules and regulations for enforcement.
Who is affected
- Kratom retailers
- Consumers of kratom
- Manufacturers of kratom products
- The Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- Specifies definitions for key terms related to kratom and kratom products.
- Addresses adulteration and contamination concerns.
- Limits the allowable levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
Mark J. Cusack
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.4394 194th (Current)
An Act relative to kratom sales in the Commonwealth
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Tabs
Bill History Cosponsors Committee Vote Committee Summary
Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4394
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 8/18/2025 | House | New draft of H1631 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
Similar Bills
H.1631 194th (Current)
An Act relative to kratom sales in the Commonwealth
H.1680 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a ban on Kratom
H.2454 194th (Current)
An Act concerning the regulation of kratom
H.4261 194th (Current)
An Act regulating kratom sales in the Commonwealth (Ty's Bill)
S.1609 194th (Current)
An Act concerning the regulation of Kratom
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.