Bill > H1631

This bill proposes to modify Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding three specific chemical compounds—7-hydroxymitragynine, hydroxymitragynine, and mitragynine—to the list of Class A substances. These compounds are the primary active ingredients found in kratom, a botanical substance derived from a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia that has been used traditionally for pain relief and as a potential treatment for opioid withdrawal. By classifying these compounds as Class A substances, the bill would effectively make the possession, distribution, and sale of kratom or its key chemical components illegal under Massachusetts state law, with potentially significant legal consequences for individuals found in violation of this statute. The bill represents a legislative effort to regulate kratom due to concerns about its potential health risks and addictive properties, following a trend of increasing scrutiny of this substance at both state and federal levels.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1631