Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1609: An Act concerning the regulation of Kratom
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1609 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act concerning the regulation of Kratom. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 10, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S3198.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1609) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to the regulation of Kratom. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 S3198
- Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health