Bill > H425

This bill proposes to reclassify certain substances under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C, which governs controlled substances. Specifically, it would add kratom, a plant-based substance, to the list of Class B controlled substances, meaning it would be treated similarly to drugs like codeine or oxycodone in terms of legal control. Additionally, the bill would add Salvia Divinorum, Salvinorin A (a chemical compound found in Salvia Divinorum), and Catha Edulis (commonly known as khat) to the list of Class C controlled substances, which are generally considered less addictive or harmful than Class B drugs. Finally, the bill would also add "blunt wrappers" and "rose bud smoking pipes" to a section of the law that defines drug paraphernalia, which are items used to produce, conceal, or ingest controlled substances.