Bill > A04034

This bill proposes to add kratom (scientifically known as mitragyna speciosa korth) to Schedule I of the New York state controlled substances list. Schedule I is the most restrictive category of controlled substances, reserved for drugs that are considered to have a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. By placing kratom on this schedule, the bill would make it illegal to possess, distribute, or sell kratom in New York state. The bill would take effect 90 days after becoming law, which means that during this period, state agencies can prepare regulations and implementation procedures. Kratom is a plant-based substance traditionally used in Southeast Asia for pain relief and as a stimulant, but it has been increasingly controversial in the United States due to concerns about its potential health risks and addictive properties.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4034