Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4261: An Act regulating kratom sales in the Commonwealth (Ty's Bill)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4261 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act regulating kratom sales in the Commonwealth (Ty's Bill). Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5127.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to regulate the sale of kratom. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Garry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
“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 new draft, see H5127
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- Referred to the committee on House Rules