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MA H1631
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Cusack
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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
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