Is Kratom Legal in Massachusetts?
Complete guide to kratom laws, regulations, and where to buy in Massachusetts.
ℹ️ Legal status is rechecked every morning against state legislative filings and regulatory actions. Last checked November 8, 2026. No change recorded since August 28, 2026. Laws can change — always verify with your local authorities.
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🏛️ Active Kratom Legislation in Massachusetts
We monitor every kratom-related bill filed in the Massachusetts legislature. Here's what's in motion right now:
| Bill | What it does | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1558 | Banning the sale of kratom | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258 |
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Kratom Legal Status in Massachusetts
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is illegal to sell, distribute, or possess in Massachusetts as of August 28, 2026. The ban did not come from the legislature. It came from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, which issued an emergency public health order under the Commissioner’s standing authority.
Commissioner Robbie Goldstein signed the order on August 13, 2026. State law required a 14-day notice period before it could be enforced, so the effective date landed on August 28, 2026. Because it is an emergency administrative order rather than a statute, it carries a defined lifespan: it is valid for up to one year, through August 28, 2027, unless DPH withdraws it earlier or the legislature replaces it with permanent law.
Two kratom bills were pending in the 2025–2026 session before the order issued — S1558, which would have banned kratom sales, and H5127, a Kratom Consumer Protection Act that would have regulated the market instead. Neither passed. The DPH order overtook both, and the current legal status in Massachusetts does not depend on either bill. For broader context on kratom legality across all 50 states, visit the hub page.
At the federal level, kratom is not a controlled substance. The FDA has not approved kratom for any medical use but has not moved to schedule the plant itself. Massachusetts is one of a number of states that have acted on their own.
What the Order Covers
The Massachusetts order is written broadly. It reaches any product held out as kratom and any product containing the plant Mitragyna speciosa or its alkaloids, specifically:
- The plant Mitragyna speciosa in any form, including raw and ground leaf
- Mitragynine
- 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)
- Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP)
- Dihydro-7-hydroxymitragynine (MGM-15)
- 9-fluoro-7-hydroxymitragynine (MGM-16)
- Isomers, esters, ethers and salts of any of the above
Enforcement and Duration
Enforcement runs through municipal boards of health, which act against licensed retailers in their jurisdictions from the effective date forward. Sale, distribution, and possession are all covered by the order.
Because the order is time-limited, Massachusetts kratom law is likely to change again within the next year. DPH can withdraw it, the legislature can pass permanent law in either direction, or the order can be allowed to expire on August 28, 2027. Anyone in Massachusetts should re-check the current status rather than rely on a stored answer.
Purchasing Kratom in Massachusetts
Local smoke shops, wellness stores, and herbal retailers across Massachusetts — including in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, New Bedford, and on Cape Cod — are subject to the order and are required to remove kratom products from sale. A product still on a shelf is not evidence that it is legal.
💡 New England Note: Massachusetts and Vermont both ban kratom. Rhode Island reversed its ban in 2026 and is legal again under the Rhode Island Kratom Act, and New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut each have their own rules — Connecticut is banned, the other two are not. Verify the specific state before traveling with kratom.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Kratom is illegal to sell, distribute, or possess in Massachusetts as of August 28, 2026, under an emergency public health order issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein signed the emergency order on August 13, 2026. After the required 14-day notice period it took effect on August 28, 2026.
Yes. The Massachusetts order has no natural-leaf exemption. It covers the plant Mitragyna speciosa in any form along with mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, MGM-16, and their isomers, esters, ethers and salts. Plain leaf powder and capsules are in scope, not just extracts.
Not on its own terms. It is an emergency administrative order, not a statute, and is valid for up to one year — through August 28, 2027 — unless DPH withdraws it sooner or the legislature enacts permanent law. Massachusetts kratom law is likely to be revisited before then.
Neither became law. S1558 would have banned kratom sales and H5127 would have regulated the market under the Kratom Consumer Protection Act model. Both were still in committee when DPH issued the emergency order, which superseded the question. The current ban does not depend on either bill.
Amazing Botanicals does not ship kratom to Massachusetts. Massachusetts addresses are blocked at checkout and existing Massachusetts subscriptions have been cancelled. Vendors that still ship there are shipping into a state where possession is prohibited.
Sources
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health — Kratom
- LegiScan — S1558: Banning the sale of kratom (Massachusetts, did not pass)
- LegiScan — H5127: Relative to kratom (Massachusetts, did not pass)
- Amazing Botanicals — Kratom Legality Hub
Is 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) legal in Massachusetts?
NO STATE 7-OH LAW
No state 7-OH statute.
No 7-OH-specific state statute. Pending federal scheduling would be the operative restriction.
Federal status: 7-OH is not yet federally scheduled, but the DEA filed notices of intent on July 1, 2026 and a temporary Schedule I order is expected on or after August 5, 2026, effective the day it publishes. That will apply in Massachusetts regardless of state law.
Kratom Is Currently Restricted in Massachusetts
Due to state regulations, kratom cannot be shipped to Massachusetts. Visit our legality hub for the latest updates on kratom laws.
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