SB557

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.

Chamber Passed·3/27/26

New Hampshire SB557 makes synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal, with exceptions for scientific research.

New Hampshire SB557 amends state law to prohibit the preparation, distribution, manufacture, sale, possession, or advertisement of synthetic and semisynthetic kratom. Exceptions are made for scientific research. The bill also revises the official ballot referendum form for town meetings, requiring a 3/5 majority to rescind certain provisions. The changes take effect upon passage and July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 171–162 · Mar 27
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Adopt Floor Amendment

171 Yea

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162 Nay

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19 Not Voting

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41 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

10:30 AM

Finance Executive Session

May 4

10:00 AM

Finance Work Session

History

May 21

Senate

Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13

May 14

House

Amendment # 2026-1798h: Amendment Failed DV 153-180 05/14/2026 House Journal 13

May 14

House

FLAM # 2026-1971h(NT) (Rep. Pauer): Amendment Adopted Regular Calendar 171-162 05/14/2026 House Journal 13