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NY S08285
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Requires all kratom products sold in New York to display a warning label in at least 12-point contrasting font stating: "This product has not been approved by the FDA. Side effects may include nausea, agitation, hallucinations, difficulty breathing, liver damage, and death"
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Prohibits kratom products from being advertised or packaged as "all natural"
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Defines kratom as Mitragyna speciosa (a Southeast Asian tree) and products derived from its leaves marketed as herbal supplements
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $500 for first violations and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations by manufacturers
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Takes effect January 1, 2026 (one year after passage)
Legislative Description
Requires manufacturers of kratom products within the state to have a warning label that the product has not been approved by the federal food and drug administration and the products' side effects; prohibits labeling of kratom products as all natural.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A5852A
6/12/2025