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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Altschiller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Zoe Manos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 12 |
| Nancy Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 12 |
| Suzanne Prentiss | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1971h: MA DV 176-157 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 100
- FLAM # 2026-1971h(NT) (Rep. Pauer): AA RC 171-162 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 97
- Amendment # 2026-1798h: AF DV 153-180 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 97
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1798h 05/05/2026 (Vote 13-11; RC) HC 19 P. 24
- Division I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 15
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1473h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 6
- Amendment # 2026-1473h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 6
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1473h 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
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