Massachusetts

AUGUST 13TH ALERT: Governor & Dept. of Public Health Announces Scheduling Ban for up to one year. The AKA legislative team is working to counteract the measure but you can help

Contact the Governor’s office and the Dept. of Public Health using the form below

Statement from Governor’s Office:

Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD, has issued an emergency order temporarily placing all forms of kratom into Schedule I under Massachusetts law.

The order will take effect following a 14-day notice period and remain in effect for up to one year. It will give local boards of health and other municipal officials additional authority to take enforcement action against retailers selling kratom products.- 8/13/26