New York Senate Bill 8925S8925A / A9156 — 7-Hydroxymitragynine RestrictionsNew York Senate Bill 8925
Priority targets Name Role Phone Email J. Gary Pretlow Ways & Means Chair 518-455-5291 PretloJ@nyassembly.gov Carl Heastie Assembly Speaker / Rules Chair — Speaker@nyassembly.gov Phil Steck A9156B Sponsor 518-455-5931 SteckP@nyassembly.gov Mary Beth Walsh Co-sponsor / Ways & Means 518-455-5772 walshm@nyassembly.gov Philip Palmesano Ranking Minority, Ways & Means 518-455-5791 palmesanop@nyassembly.gov Edward Ra Assembly Minority Leader 518-455-3751 rae@nyassembly.gov Ways & Means Committee members Name Phone Email Michael Benedetto 518-455-5296 benedettom@nyassembly.gov Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn 518-455-5385 bichotter@nyassembly.gov Ken Blankenbush 518-455-5797 blankenbushk@nyassembly.gov Edward C. Braunstein 518-455-5425 braunsteine@nyassembly.gov Harry B. Bronson 518-455-4527 bronsonh@nyassembly.gov William Colton 518-455-5828 ColtonW@nyassembly.gov Vivian E. Cook 518-455-4203 CookV@nyassembly.gov Catalina Cruz 518-455-4567 cruzc@nyassembly.gov Joe DeStefano 518-455-4901 destefanoj@nyassembly.gov Erik M. Dilan 518-455-5821 DilanE@nyassembly.gov Jeffrey Dinowitz 518-455-5965 DinowitzJ@nyassembly.gov Michael J. Fitzpatrick 518-455-5585 FitzpatrickM@nyassembly.gov Jodi Giglio 518-455-5294 giglioj2@nyassembly.gov Deborah J. Glick 518-455-4841 GlickD@nyassembly.gov Stephen Hawley 518-455-5811 HawleyS@nyassembly.gov Andrew Hevesi 518-455-4926 HevesiA@nyassembly.gov Pamela J. Hunter 518-455-4704 HunterP@nyassembly.gov Alicia Hyndman 518-455-4451 hyndmana@nyassembly.gov William B. Magnarelli 518-455-4826 MagnarW@nyassembly.gov Brian Manktelow 518-455-5655 manktelowb@nyassembly.gov John T. McDonald III 518-455-4474 McDonaldJ@nyassembly.gov Steven Otis 518-455-4897 OtisS@nyassembly.gov Phil Ramos 518-455-5185 ramosp@nyassembly.gov Nily Rozic 518-455-5172 RozicN@nyassembly.gov Rebecca A. Seawright 518-455-5676 SeawrightR@nyassembly.gov Amanda Septimo 518-455-5402 septimoa@nyassembly.gov Jo Anne Simon 518-455-5426 simonj@nyassembly.gov Matt Slater 518-455-5783 slaterm@nyassembly.gov Robert Smullen 518-455-5393 smullenr@nyassembly.gov Michaelle C. Solages 518-455-4465 SolagesM@nyassembly.gov Latrice M. Walker 518-455-4466 WalkerL@nyassembly.gov David I. Weprin 518-455-5806 WeprinD@nyassembly.gov Most important asks: “Hold A9156B in Ways & Means” and “Vote NO on A9156B.” New York Senate Bill 8925S8925A / A9156 — 7-Hydroxymitragynine RestrictionsNew York Senate Bill 8925 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8925 New York Kratom Bills Advance Through Committees as Advocacy Groups Mobilize Multiple kratom-related bills are currently moving through the New York legislature, with some proposals targeting kratom beverages, alkaloid limits, and highly concentrated products. Advocacy groups and consumers are now organizing opposition efforts as these bills continue advancing through committee review.Following is a review of bills in legislation currently, a link to 7Hopes website as they are organizing to fight these bills as well, and then a list of phone numbers and emails for New York senate, house, and assembly members that may impact these bills. The Most Important Bills Currently Moving S8925A / A9156 — 7-Hydroxymitragynine Restrictions This is currently one of the most active kratom-related bills in the New York legislature. The legislation would prohibit kratom products containing: Supporters describe the bill as a consumer safety measure targeting highly concentrated products, while critics argue the language could severely impact legal products already being sold in New York and create a pathway toward broader restrictions. Committee Timeline What Likely Happens Next The bill could: Because this bill has already undergone amendments and committee movement, many advocates consider it one of the highest priority bills to monitor. S8686 / A9114 — Kratom Food and Beverage Ban Another major proposal would prohibit the sale and manufacture of food or beverage products containing kratom, kratom derivatives, or 7-hydroxymitragynine. This bill has raised concerns among vendors and consumers because it could impact: Committee Timeline What Likely Happens Next The bill may: S10514 / A10969 — “Synthetic Kratom Kills Act” This newer proposal focuses heavily on synthetic or adulterated kratom products. The bill includes: Some advocates support portions related to testing and adulteration controls, while opposing broader restrictions that could affect traditional kratom products. Committee Timeline What Likely Happens Next The bill will likely: Existing New York Kratom Law New York has already enacted: Those measures were signed into law previously and are already in effect. Why We Are Mobilizing We argue that – Right now 7Hope is organizing to make an in person appearance to fight these proposed bills, if you are in the area and interested in participating here is a link to their website. Individuals interested in participating in New York advocacy efforts can learn more through 7 HOPE Alliance: Highest priority S8925A co-sponsors / related Senate targets Senate Consumer Protection Committee Senate Health Committee Assembly Codes Committee Assembly Health Committee emails