A9443
An act to amend the General Business Law — 2026-02-03 · Calendar #152
The Senate unanimously passed Assembly Bill 9443, requiring labeling of kratom products, with all 60 members voting in favor. The measure addresses concerns about kratom, a plant that can contain synthetic opioids. During floor debate, Sen. Palumbo supported the labeling requirement but called for more aggressive action, urging the Senate to ban 7-OH, a synthetic opioid derived from kratom that he described as highly addictive and responsible for numerous deaths. Palumbo noted that 7-OH is not currently a controlled substance and expressed frustration with the difficulty of regulating synthetic drugs that are constantly reformulated to evade legal restrictions. Despite his call for broader action, Palumbo voted for the bill.
PASSED
Ayes: 60
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
Sen. Palumbo spoke in favor of the bill requiring labeling of kratom, a plant that can contain synthetic opioids. He supported the labeling requirement but called for additional action, specifically urging the Senate to ban 7-OH, a highly addictive synthetic opioid derived from kratom that he stated has caused numerous deaths and is not currently a controlled substance. Palumbo expressed concern about the evolving nature of synthetic drugs and the difficulty in keeping pace with regulatory controls.