Governor Healey Takes Action to Protect Young People and Residents from Dangerous Kratom Products

"@massgovernor

is taking action to get dangerous, unregulated kratom products off store shelves. 

@officialmassdph just issued an emergency order to restrict the sale of kratom, help people understand the risks and get them the help they need. More at Mass.gov/Kratom

Read the emergency regulation, published August 13th, 2026: 105 CMR 726.000 Temporary placement of kratom in Schedule 1 pursuant to MGL c. 94C s. 2A"

Note: The Town of Franklin had issued their own regulations in May 2026 on kratom

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/new-regulation-on-kratom-and-related.html

Gov Healey press release - https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-takes-action-to-protect-young-people-and-residents-from-dangerous-kratom-products