Is Kratom Legal in Massachusetts?

BANNED

Last verified: September 14, 2026

Legislation in progress (no status change proposed): S3198: Relative to the regulation of Kratom. Status: 1. Last action: Reported from the committee on Public Health (2026-08-10). Sponsors: Joint Committee on Public Health.

Bill: S3198 — Relative to the regulation of Kratom Status: 1 Sponsors: Joint Committee on Public Health Recent history: • 2026-08-10: Reported from the committee on Public Health • 2026-08-10: New draft of S1609 • 2026-08-10: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means Bill text / source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3198

Update History

  • Aug 14, 2026Massachusetts Kratom Legal Status Update

    Massachusetts — S3198: Relative to the regulation of Kratom. Status: BANNED. Last action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (2026-08-10).

    Bill: S3198 — Relative to the regulation of Kratom Status: 1 Sponsors: Joint Committee on Public Health Recent history: • 2026-08-10: Reported from the committee on Public Health • 2026-08-10: New draft of S1609 • 2026-08-10: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means Bill text / source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3198

    Sources: Link 1

  • Mar 20, 2026Massachusetts Kratom Legal Status Update

    Massachusetts — S1609: Concerning the regulation of Kratom. Status: PENDING. Last action: Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 (2026-03-19).

    Bill: S1609 — Concerning the regulation of Kratom Status: 1 Sponsors: Jacob Oliveira (D) Recent history: • 2025-02-27: Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health • 2025-02-27: House concurred • 2025-08-29: Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 • 2025-09-10: Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time • 2026-03-19: Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 Bill text / source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1609

    Sources: Link 1

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