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

New regulation on Kratom and related products effective May 20, 2026

Re: New Regulation

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Board of Health implemented the Regulation Prohibiting the Manufacturing, Sale, and Distribution of Synthetically Derived Kratom, Natural Kratom Leaf, Kratom Leaf Extract Mitagynin and Unregulated Novel Intoxicating Products; Article § 248; Sales.

The regulation will go into effect on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 to give the stores carrying the product time to remove All Kratom products and Unregulated Novel Intoxicating products (listed in the regulation) from your inventory. 

The regulation can be found on the Health Department’s website. An enforcement visit will be conducted in the following weeks after May 20, 2026. 

If you have any questions regarding this matter you can contact me at the town offices at 355 E Central Street, Franklin, MA or by phone at (508) 520-4905. Your prompt attention to this issue is appreciated.

Sincerely,

                                                                                                     

Cathleen Liberty                                                                              

Director of Public Health    

Link to regulation:  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9458/Article-248-Prohibiting-Sale-of-Kratom-and-other-productsA

Link to Board of Health meeting at which the public hearing and passage of the regulation was held. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/board-of-health-reviews-potential.html