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New city law

Prohibit sale and use of synthetic kratom in Boston

Last activity July 23, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    July 17, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.

  3. Council vote

  4. Mayor's desk

  5. In effect

The ordinance would prohibit selling, distributing, and possessing certain kratom products in Boston, including those containing synthetic mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. It defines terms, sets penalties, and allows enforcement by the Commissioner. The effective date would be 30 days after passage; the matter originated in the Committee on Government Operations.

Affects Boston residents

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Ed Flynn, and John FitzGerald

Now with the Committee on Government Operations

About Health & Human Services and Public Safety

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Official title

Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 of the City of Boston Code - Ordinances, Prohibiting the Sale and Use of Synthetic Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Other Dangerous Chemical Compounds.

Timeline

  1. July 22, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

    Watch the meeting City video Minutes, July 22, 2026