New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8285: Requires manufacturers or distributers of kratom within the state to include a warning label; prohibits labeling of kratom products as all natural
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8285 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires manufacturers or distributers of kratom within the state to include a warning label; prohibits labeling of kratom products as all natural. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A5852A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires manufacturers of kratom products within the state to have a warning label that the product has not been approved by the federal food and drug administration and the products' side effects; prohibits labeling of kratom products as all natural.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican/Conservative 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Jim Tedisco | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A5852A
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1924
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION