Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1680: An Act relative to a ban on Kratom
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1680 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to a ban on Kratom. Primary sponsor: Rodney M. Elliott. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1680) of Rodney M. Elliott and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish Kratom as a controlled substance. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney M. Elliott | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary