SB557: Making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research.
Engrossed
Senate
Summary
Making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research.
Sponsors
Debra Altschiller
D - SD-024
Primary
David Watters
D - SD-004
Co-sponsor
Suzanne Prentiss
D - SD-005
Co-sponsor
Zoe Manos
D - HD-12-ROC
Co-sponsor
Nancy Murphy
D - HD-12-HIL
Co-sponsor
History
- 2025-11-24 Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 1
- 2026-02-05 Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, State House, 02:00 pm; Senate Calendar 5A
- 2026-03-09 Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1052s, 03/12/2026, Vote 5-0; Senate Calendar 9
- 2026-03-12 Committee Amendment # 2026-1052s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
- 2026-03-12 Sen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2026-1159s; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
- 2026-03-12 Without Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question, Motion Adopted; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
- 2026-03-12 Sen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2026-1159s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
- 2026-03-12 Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1159s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
- 2026-03-19 Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1211s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-2; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
- 2026-03-23 Committee Amendment # 2026-1211s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
- 2026-03-23 Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1211s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
- 2026-03-27 Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 9
- 2026-04-01 Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- 2026-04-08 Executive Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- 2026-04-15 Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1473h 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar)
Committee Referrals
2025-11-24
Judiciary
Senate
2026-03-27
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
House
Calendar Events
Past Events (4)
2026-02-10
Hearing - Room 100, State House
2026-02-10
Hearing - Room 100, State House
2026-04-08
Hearing - GP 159
2026-04-14
Hearing - GP 230