Prohibits the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine products

Summary

Prohibits the sale of products that contain 7-hydroxymitragynine at a level that exceeds 2% of total alkaloids or one milligram per serving; establishes fines for the sale of such products.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the General Business Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1 clarifies the definition of "7-hydroxymitragynine products" as any finished good that contains 7-hydroxymitragynine at a level that exceeds 2% of total alkaloids or 1 mg per serving. This section further states that any business entity that knowingly violates the provisions of this section will be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for a first violation, and one thousand dollars for each following violation. All capital gained from the civil penalties will be deposited in the New York State Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund. Section 2 states that this act will take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become a law. PURPOSE AND JUSTIFICATION: In July of 2025, the FDA implemented warnings over the recent sale and usage of 7 hydroxymitragynine products (7-OH) derived from Kratom, an herbal substance originating from Southeast Asia'. 7-OH is a concen- tration that acts as an opioid, providing effects like pain relief, mood enhancement, and sedation. While 100% natural Kratom products contain 7-OH at levels that are less than or equal to 2% of total alkaloids, synthetic products that can be purchased at gas stations and smoke shops that have much higher levels of 7-0H2. 7-OH is approximately 13 times more potent than morphine, making it one of the most powerful naturally occurring opioid-like compounds. As such, 7-OH has been abused for its properties with side effects includ- ing addiction, anxiety, depression, seizures, and severe withdrawal. Due to almost no regulation and easy access for consumers, 7-OH products have become widespread throughout New York State, increasing addiction rates and threatening the residents of New York. To address this issue, this legislation would ban the sale and distrib- ution of 7-OH products. All business entities found to be knowingly selling 7-OH products will be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation. The civil penalties will be deposited into the New York State Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund. Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Mississippi, Vermont and Wisconsin all have passed legislation that would ban the sale of 7-0H3. On Septem- ber 22nd, Dr. Michael White, a department head at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and chair of the Kratom Consumer Advisory Council, recommended that New York State take this action during an episode of the Capitol Pressroom.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Consumer Protection · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

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Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 2, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (61)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (2)

  See member positions for the vote on Jun 2, 2026 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Consumer Protection

  Senate Consumer ProtectionMay 20, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (7)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on May 20, 2026 (Committee vote · Consumer Protection)

Full history

1. Jun 5, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED ASSEMBLY

   NY Assembly

2. Jun 5, 2026

   Returned to Senate

   RETURNED TO SENATE

   NY Assembly

3. Jun 3, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

   NY Assembly

4. Jun 3, 2026

   Rules Report CAL.408

   RULES REPORT CAL.408

   NY Assembly

5. Jun 3, 2026

   Substituted

   SUBSTITUTED BY S8925A

   NY Assembly

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