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MA H1631

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cusack

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Classifies kratom's active compounds as Class A controlled substances under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C, Section 31
  • Adds three specific substances to the Class A list: 7-hydroxymitragynine, hydroxymitragynine, and mitragynine
  • Class A substances carry the most severe criminal penalties under Massachusetts drug laws, equivalent to heroin and fentanyl
  • Filed on January 16, 2025 by Representative Mark J. Cusack (5th Norfolk) and co-sponsored by Representative Colleen M. Garry (36th Middlesex)
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration in the 2025-2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relative to kratom sales in the Commonwealth

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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