SB557Introduced in the Senate
Making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.
Introduced by Debra Altschiller, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.
Where it stands
Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Adopt Floor Amendment · May 14, 2026
171
Yes
162
No
60
Absent or Not Voting
393 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Absent |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Absent |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, State House, 02:00 pm; Senate Calendar 5A
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1052s, 03/12/2026, Vote 5-0; Senate Calendar 9
Committee Amendment # 2026-1052s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2026-1159s; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Without Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question, Motion Adopted; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2026-1159s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1159s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1211s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-2; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
Committee Amendment # 2026-1211s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1211s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 9 P. 54
Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 11:00 am GP 159
Executive Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 230
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1473h 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar)
Amendment # 2026-1473h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 6
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1473h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 6
Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 15
Division I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1798h 05/05/2026 (Vote 13-11; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 24
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Amendment # 2026-1798h: Amendment Failed DV 153-180 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 97
FLAM # 2026-1971h(NT) (Rep. Pauer): Amendment Adopted Regular Calendar 171-162 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 97
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1971h: Motion Adopted DV 176-157 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 100
Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
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