New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 557: making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.

Passed both chambers Last action May 21, 2026: Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

Plain-language summary

SB 557 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings. Primary sponsor: Debra Altschiller (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Debra Altschiller (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.