An Act banning the sale of kratom

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Mar 19, 2026 — Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
Session: 194th
Momentum: 32 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 32/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 209 days quiet

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