Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3198: An Act relative to the regulation of Kratom
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3198 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on August 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the regulation of Kratom. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 10, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, August 10, 2026 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1609) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to the regulation of Kratom, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3198).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Public Health | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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) | — | — |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- New draft of S1609
- Reported from the committee on Public Health