New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A02699

Introduced
1/22/25  
Refer
1/22/25  

Caption

Prohibits individuals who are under the age of twenty-one to purchase or possess any products containing Kratom.

Summary

Bill A02699 seeks to amend the public health law in New York by prohibiting the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one. The bill defines kratom as any part of the plant Mitragyna speciosa and establishes penalties for violations, including civil fines for sellers who do not comply with the age restriction. Additionally, it mandates that businesses selling kratom must display a warning sign about the age restriction and outlines the identification requirements for purchasers to verify their age. The bill also allows for the use of transaction scanning to confirm the age of buyers.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will modify existing public health laws regarding the sale of kratom, aligning it with regulations for other controlled substances. It will impose new compliance requirements on businesses that sell kratom, potentially affecting their operations and liability. The bill aims to reduce access to kratom for minors, which proponents argue is necessary due to health concerns associated with the substance.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill A02699 appears to be mixed, as indicated by the voting results from the Assembly Health Committee, where 16 members voted in favor while 8 opposed the bill. This suggests a level of concern regarding the implications of kratom use among younger populations, but also highlights opposition to additional regulatory measures on businesses.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the debate over the health risks associated with kratom and whether the age restriction is an appropriate response. Some committee members may argue that such regulations could infringe on personal freedoms and the rights of adults to make their own choices regarding kratom use, while others emphasize the potential health risks for younger individuals.

Companion Bills

NY S03426

Same As Prohibits individuals who are under the age of twenty-one to purchase or possess any products containing Kratom.

Previously Filed As

NY S03426

Prohibits individuals who are under the age of twenty-one to purchase or possess any products containing Kratom.

NY HB05427

An Act Prohibiting Sales Of Kratom Products To Individuals Under Twenty-one Years Of Age.

NY A02340

Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one.

NY S04552

Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one.

NY SB00706

An Act Prohibiting The Sale Of Kratom Products To Individuals Under Twenty-one Years Of Age.

NY A09472

Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; prohibits the sale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one; repeals certain provisions relating thereto; repeals certain provisions requiring a study on kratom; relates to the effectiveness of a chapter of the laws of 2025 relating to prohibiting the sale of kratom to persons under the age of 21.

NY S08814

Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; prohibits the sale or dissemination of information recorded during transaction scans; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one; repeals certain provisions relating thereto; repeals certain provisions requiring a study on kratom; relates to the effectiveness of a chapter of the laws of 2025 relating to prohibiting the sale of kratom to persons under the age of 21.

NY S10514

Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling.

NY A10969

Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling.

NY S829

"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture, sale, and possession of substances containing kratom.

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