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West Virginia Senate Bill 534

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill Status Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)Status: Introduced on January 20 2026 – 25% progressionAction: 2026-01-20 – To JudiciaryPending: Senate Judiciary CommitteeText: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML] Summary The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Kratom Consumer Protection Act and establish the Kratom Consumer Protection Fund under the jurisdiction of the Tax Department.Is what they say.It limits 7oh to 2% Sponsors Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Senator Vince Deeds [R] Primary Email 304-357-7959 SD-010 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart

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West Virginia House Bill 4459

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4459&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill Status Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 10)Status: Introduced on January 16 2026 – 25% progressionAction: 2026-02-18 – To House Health and Human ResourcesPending: House Health & Human Resources CommitteeText: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML] Summary The purpose of this bill is to make kratom a Schedule I controlled substance. Sponsors Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Delegate Scot Heckert [R] Primary Email 304-340-3394 HD-013 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate Michael Amos [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3355 HD-027 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate Bill Flanigan [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3378 HD-004 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate Roland Jennings [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3396 HD-084 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate Geno Chiarelli [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3158 HD-078 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate Rick Hillenbrand [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3176 HD-088 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate John Paul Hott [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3399 HD-085 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate David McCormick [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3127 HD-082 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate Joe Funkhouser [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3130 HD-098 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Delegate Bob Fehrenbacher [R] Cosponsor Email 304-340-3137 HD-011 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart

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Washington House Bill 2291/ Senate Bill 6297

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2291&Year=2025&Initiative=false Status Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9)Status: Introduced on January 12 2026 – 25% progressionAction: 2026-01-30 – Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.Pending: House Consumer Protection & Business CommitteeText: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF] KRATOM PRODUCT LABELING AND PROCESSING29NEW SECTION. Sec. 14. A retailer or processor may not process30or sell a kratom product that:31(1) Contains a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid32fraction that is greater than two percent of the alkaloid composition33of the kratom product;34 Sponsors House Bill Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Representative Kristine Reeves [D] Primary Webmail 360-786-7830 HD-030B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Monica Stonier [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7872 HD-049B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Lisa Parshley [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7992 HD-022B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Mari Leavitt [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7890 HD-028A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Mia Gregerson [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7868 HD-033B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Roger Goodman [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7878 HD-045A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Mary Fosse [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7864 HD-038B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Gerry Pollet [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7886 HD-046A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Adam Bernbaum [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7916 HD-024A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Sponsors Senate Bill Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Senator Jesse Salomon [D] Primary Webmail 360-786-7662 SD-032 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Steven Conway [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7656 SD-029 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Adrian Cortes [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7634 SD-018 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Sharon Shewmake [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7682 SD-042 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Derek Stanford [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7600 SD-001 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Javier Valdez [D] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7690 SD-046 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Jeff Wilson [R] Cosponsor Webmail 360-786-7636 SD-019 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart

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New York Senate Bill 8925S8925A / A9156 — 7-Hydroxymitragynine RestrictionsNew York Senate Bill 8925

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

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New Hampshire Senate Bill 557

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=2144&sy=2026&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2026&txtbillnumber=SB557 Status – Critical Update NH SB557 — Threat: HIGH ALERT CRITICAL Making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research. Committee vote / update Latest Action 2026-04-15 | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1473h 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar) Primary Sponsor Sen Debra Altschiller (D, SD-024) New History 2026-04-15 Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1473h 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar) Summary Making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research. Sponsors Sen. Debra Altschiller [D] Sen. David Watters [D] Sen. Suzanne Prentiss [D] Rep. Zoe Manos [D] Rep. Nancy Murphy [D] Criminal Justice and Public Safety Chairman: Terry RoyVChairman: Jennifer RhodesClerk: Alissandra Murray Committee Asst: Sarah PodrazaResearcher: Bradley GreenlandLocation: GP Room 159Phone: 603-271-3529 Committee Contact Info Committee Members: Mark Proulx — Mark.Proulx@gc.nh.gov — (603) 669-7179Richard Lascelles — richard.lascelles@gc.nh.gov — (603) 325-5523Ricky Devoid — Rick.Devoid@gc.nh.gov — (603) 848-2551Pete Morency — Peter.Morency@gc.nh.gov — (603) 752-7325Kathleen Paquette — Kathleen.Paquette@gc.nh.gov — (603) 305-2774Matt Sabourin dit Choinière — Matt.Sabourin@gc.nh.gov — (603) 519-5656Linda Harriott-Gathright — linda.harriottgathright@gc.nh.gov — (603) 880-4537David Meuse — david.meuse@gc.nh.gov — (603) 957-8436Ray Newman — Ray.Newman@gc.nh.gov — (603) 880-8973Nancy Murphy — Nancy.Murphy@gc.nh.gov — (603) 424-0254Buzz Scherr — buzzfornh@gmail.com — (603) 498-6916Mark Proulx (R) One thing to flag: for Buzz Scherr, I found both a public Gmail address and a separate listing that implies a gc.nh.gov address exists, but the public pages I could verify consistently showed buzzfornh@gmail.com and 603-498-6916, so that’s the contact I’d use first.

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Minnesota Senate Bill 3704

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3704 Status in the Senate – 94th Legislature (2025 – 2026) Current bill text: As IntroducedVersion List Companion: HF3453Companion TextHouse Search Revisor number: 26-05982 Long Description Committee Hearings and Actions Senate Counsel & Research SummaryFiscal Notes Description Kratom possession legal age establishment as 21 years of age or older.Actually we support this as long as this is what the bill stays targetting Sponsors Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Senator Alice Mann [D] Primary Email 651-296-6238 SD-050 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Liz Boldon [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-3903 SD-025 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Senator Rob Kupec [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-3205 SD-004 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart

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Minnesota House Bill 3452

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3452 Status Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-3)Status: Introduced on February 19 2026 – 25% progressionAction: 2026-03-12 – Authors added Backer and PursellPending: House Public Safety Finance and Policy CommitteeText: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF] Summary Kratom classified as a Schedule II controlled substance. Sponsors Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Representative Jessica Hanson [D] Primary Email 651-296-4212 HD-055A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Brad Tabke [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-8872 HD-054A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Steve Elkins [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-7803 HD-050B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Alex Falconer [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-3964 HD-049A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Ginny Klevorn [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-5511 HD-042B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Kristin Robbins [R] Cosponsor Email 651-296-7806 HD-037A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Larry Kraft [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-7026 HD-046A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Kristin Bahner [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-5502 HD-037B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Paul Novotny [R] Cosponsor Email 651-296-4237 HD-030B Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Heather Keeler [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-5515 HD-004A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Jeff Backer [R] Cosponsor Email 651-296-4929 HD-009A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Kristi Pursell [D] Cosponsor Email 651-296-0171 HD-058A Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart

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Michigan House Bill 5537

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5537 Bill Title: Crimes: controlled substances; production and sale of kratom; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 – 750.568) by adding sec. 473a. Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 28-2) Status:(Engrossed) 2026-03-24 – Referred To Committee On Government Operationshttps://www.senate.michigan.gov/information/committees/all-committees/2025-2026/government-operations/ Sponsors Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Representative Cam Cavitt [R] Primary N/A 517-373-0833 HD-106 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Joseph Aragona [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1785 HD-060 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Parker Fairbairn [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-2629 HD-107 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Alicia St. Germaine [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0555 HD-062 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Mike McFall [D] Cosponsor Email N/A HD-014 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Tom Kunse [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-7317 HD-100 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Donni Steele [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1771 HD-054 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Bradley Slagh [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0841 HD-085 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Mike Harris [R] Cosponsor N/A N/A HD-052 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Jamie Thompson [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1772 HD-028 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative John Roth [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1766 HD-104 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Brian BeGole [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0853 HD-071 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Jason Woolford [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-3906 HD-050 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Mike Hoadley [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1789 HD-099 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Douglas Wozniak [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0832 HD-059 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Denise Mentzer [D] Cosponsor N/A N/A HD-061 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Luke Meerman [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0838 HD-089 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Steve Frisbie [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-2616 HD-044 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Tom Kuhn [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1706 HD-057 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Gina Johnsen [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1796 HD-078 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Gregory Markkanen [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0850 HD-110 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Brad Paquette [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1793 HD-037 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Gregory Alexander [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1791 HD-098 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Jennifer Wortz [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1788 HD-035 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative David Martin [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0826 HD-068 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Ken Borton [R] Cosponsor N/A N/A HD-105 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Mark Tisdel [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1792 HD-055 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Jay DeBoyer [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1787 HD-063 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Matthew Maddock [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-1780 HD-051 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart Representative Phil Green [R] Cosponsor N/A 517-373-0587 HD-067 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart

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Michigan House Bill 4969

Status Sponsorship: Bipartisan BillStatus: Introduced on September 17 2025 – 25% progressionAction: 2025-11-13 – Referred To Second ReadingText: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML] https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4969 Summary Food: other; regulation of distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; provide for. Creates new act. Sponsors Rep. Cam Cavitt [R] Rep. Ken Borton [R] Rep. David Prestin [R] Rep. David Martin [R] Rep. Gina Johnsen [R] Rep. Jimmie Wilson [D] Rep. Jason Woolford [R] Rep. Alicia St. Germaine [R] Rep. Tom Kunse [R] Rep. Samantha Steckloff [D] Rep. John Roth [R] Rep. Jennifer Wortz [R] Rep. Carol Glanville [D] Rep. Tyrone Carter [D] Rep. Joseph Pavlov [R] Rep. Donavan McKinney [D] Rep. Kelly Breen [D] Rep. Will Snyder [D] Rep. Mike Mueller [R] Rep. Mike Harris [R] Rep. William Bruck [R] Rep. Denise Mentzer [D] Rep. Angela Witwer [D] Rep. Julie Brixie [D] Rep. Brian BeGole [R] Rep. Julie Rogers [D]

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New York Assembly Bill 10969

Status Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)Status: Introduced on April 14 2026 – 25% progressionAction: 2026-04-14 – referred to healthPending: Assembly Health Committee Summary Enacts the “synthetic kratom kills act” to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling. Currently sponsored by Name Type Contact Phone District Sponsorship State Profile Financial Encyclopedia Biography Assemblymember Jacob Blumencranz [R] Primary Email 518-455-4684 HD-015 Sponsored Bills State Profile FollowTheMoney Ballotpedia VoteSmart The bill is at this page https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10969If you go there you can sign up to easily show your opposition to the bill! You can email the assembly member sponsoring the bill here blumencranzj@nyassembly.gov Here is the pdf of the senates member directory for more people to contact to oppose.

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