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These bills are really close to passing please help us push back against the assembly!

Priority targets

NameRolePhoneEmail
J. Gary PretlowWays & Means Chair518-455-5291PretloJ@nyassembly.gov
Carl HeastieAssembly Speaker / Rules Chair—Speaker@nyassembly.gov
Phil SteckA9156B Sponsor518-455-5931SteckP@nyassembly.gov
Mary Beth WalshCo-sponsor / Ways & Means518-455-5772walshm@nyassembly.gov
Philip PalmesanoRanking Minority, Ways & Means518-455-5791palmesanop@nyassembly.gov
Edward RaAssembly Minority Leader518-455-3751rae@nyassembly.gov

Ways & Means Committee members

NamePhoneEmail
Michael Benedetto518-455-5296benedettom@nyassembly.gov
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn518-455-5385bichotter@nyassembly.gov
Ken Blankenbush518-455-5797blankenbushk@nyassembly.gov
Edward C. Braunstein518-455-5425braunsteine@nyassembly.gov
Harry B. Bronson518-455-4527bronsonh@nyassembly.gov
William Colton518-455-5828ColtonW@nyassembly.gov
Vivian E. Cook518-455-4203CookV@nyassembly.gov
Catalina Cruz518-455-4567cruzc@nyassembly.gov
Joe DeStefano518-455-4901destefanoj@nyassembly.gov
Erik M. Dilan518-455-5821DilanE@nyassembly.gov
Jeffrey Dinowitz518-455-5965DinowitzJ@nyassembly.gov
Michael J. Fitzpatrick518-455-5585FitzpatrickM@nyassembly.gov
Jodi Giglio518-455-5294giglioj2@nyassembly.gov
Deborah J. Glick518-455-4841GlickD@nyassembly.gov
Stephen Hawley518-455-5811HawleyS@nyassembly.gov
Andrew Hevesi518-455-4926HevesiA@nyassembly.gov
Pamela J. Hunter518-455-4704HunterP@nyassembly.gov
Alicia Hyndman518-455-4451hyndmana@nyassembly.gov
William B. Magnarelli518-455-4826MagnarW@nyassembly.gov
Brian Manktelow518-455-5655manktelowb@nyassembly.gov
John T. McDonald III518-455-4474McDonaldJ@nyassembly.gov
Steven Otis518-455-4897OtisS@nyassembly.gov
Phil Ramos518-455-5185ramosp@nyassembly.gov
Nily Rozic518-455-5172RozicN@nyassembly.gov
Rebecca A. Seawright518-455-5676SeawrightR@nyassembly.gov
Amanda Septimo518-455-5402septimoa@nyassembly.gov
Jo Anne Simon518-455-5426simonj@nyassembly.gov
Matt Slater518-455-5783slaterm@nyassembly.gov
Robert Smullen518-455-5393smullenr@nyassembly.gov
Michaelle C. Solages518-455-4465SolagesM@nyassembly.gov
Latrice M. Walker518-455-4466WalkerL@nyassembly.gov
David I. Weprin518-455-5806WeprinD@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:

  • More than 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine by alkaloid content
  • More than 1mg of 7-hydroxymitragynine per serving

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

  • Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs & Protection
  • Recommitted and amended multiple times
  • Advanced into Assembly Codes Committee
  • Senate companion referred to Senate Consumer Protection

What Likely Happens Next

The bill could:

  • Continue moving through Assembly Codes
  • Receive additional amendments
  • Be scheduled for further committee consideration
  • Potentially move toward floor consideration if leadership advances it

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:

  • Kratom shots
  • Kratom beverages
  • Drink additives
  • Certain edible-style products

Committee Timeline

  • Assembly version referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs & Protection
  • Senate version referred to Senate Consumer Protection
  • Both remain active in committee

What Likely Happens Next

The bill may:

  • Remain in committee while negotiations occur
  • Be amended
  • Be advanced for additional committee review
  • Be combined politically with broader alkaloid restriction efforts

S10514 / A10969 — “Synthetic Kratom Kills Act”

This newer proposal focuses heavily on synthetic or adulterated kratom products.

The bill includes:

  • Restrictions on synthetic kratom products
  • Bans on injectable, combustible, or vape-style kratom products
  • Child-resistant packaging requirements
  • Product testing and labeling standards
  • Restrictions on kratom products incorporated into conventional foods or beverages
  • A 2% cap on 7-hydroxymitragynine

Some advocates support portions related to testing and adulteration controls, while opposing broader restrictions that could affect traditional kratom products.

Committee Timeline

  • Senate version referred to Senate Health Committee in May 2026
  • Assembly companion introduced shortly after

What Likely Happens Next

The bill will likely:

  • Remain in committee while stakeholders negotiate language
  • Potentially receive amendments
  • Be reviewed alongside related kratom proposals already moving through consumer protection committees

Existing New York Kratom Law

New York has already enacted:

  • 21+ age restrictions for kratom sales
  • Labeling and warning requirements

Those measures were signed into law previously and are already in effect.

Why We Are Mobilizing

We argue that –

  • Responsible adult consumers should maintain access to tested kratom products
  • Dangerous synthetic or adulterated products can be addressed without broad bans
  • Overly broad restrictions may unintentionally harm consumers and small businesses
  • With the draft regulations that Haven Access has written we can avoid many of the issues that lawmakers are associating the kratom alkaloids but are purely a product of a poorly regulated industry.

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:

New York

Highest priority

  1. Sen. Christopher J. Ryan — S8925A sponsor
    chrisryan@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3511
  2. Asm. Linda B. Rosenthal — A9156 sponsor
    RosentL@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5802
  3. Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz — Chair, Assembly Codes
    DinowitzJ@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5965
  4. Sen. Rachel May — Chair, Senate Consumer Protection
    may@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2838
  5. Sen. Patricia Fahy — S8686 sponsor
    Fahy@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2225
  6. Asm. Jonathan G. Jacobson — A9114 sponsor
    jacobsonj@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5762
  7. Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton — S10514 sponsor
    spanton@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2437
  8. Asm. Jake Blumencranz — A10969 sponsor
    blumencranzj@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-4684
  9. Sen. Gustavo Rivera — Chair, Senate Health
    grivera@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3395
  10. Asm. Amy Paulin — Chair, Assembly Health
    PaulinA@nyassembly.gov
  11. Asm. Nily Rozic — RozicN@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5172
  12. Speaker Carl Heastie — Assembly floor control
    Speaker@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-3791
  13. Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins — Senate Majority Leader
    scousins@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2585
  14. Gov. Kathy Hochul — final signature/veto power
    518-474-8390

S8925A co-sponsors / related Senate targets

  1. Sen. Jacob Ashby
    ashby@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2381
  2. Sen. Pete Harckham
    harckham@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2340
  3. Sen. Dean Murray
    murray@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3411
  4. Sen. Anthony Palumbo
    palumbo@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3121
  5. Sen. Steven D. Rhoads
    rhoads@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3161

Senate Consumer Protection Committee

  1. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — canzoneri@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3261
  2. Siela A. Bynoe — bynoe@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2730
  3. Kristen Gonzalez — gonzalez@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2451
  4. Zellnor Myrie — myrie@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2788
  5. Bill Weber — weber@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2991

Senate Health Committee

  1. Samra G. Brouk — brouk@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2215
  2. Patrick M. Gallivan — gallivan@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3471
  3. Robert Jackson — jackson@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2041
  4. Jack M. Martins — martins@nysenate.gov | 518-455-3260
  5. Kevin S. Parker — parker@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2580

Assembly Codes Committee

  1. George Alvarez — alvarezg@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5414
  2. Alex Bores — boresa@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-4794
  3. Vivian E. Cook — CookV@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-4203
  4. Andrew Hevesi — HevesiA@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-4926
  5. Charles D. Lavine — LavineC@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5456
  6. John K. Mikulin — mikulinj@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5341
  7. Angelo J. Morinello — morinelloa@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5284
  8. Karines Reyes — reyesk@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5102
  9. Rebecca A. Seawright — SeawrightR@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5676
  10. Michael Tannousis — tannousism@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5716
  11. Clyde Vanel — vanelc@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-4711
  12. Latrice M. Walker — WalkerL@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-4466
  13. Al Taylor — taylora@nyassembly.gov | 518-455-5491

Assembly Health Committee emails

  1. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn — bichotter@nyassembly.gov
  2. Edward C. Braunstein — braunsteine@nyassembly.gov
  3. Patrick J. Chludzinski — chludzinskip@nyassembly.gov
  4. Catalina Cruz — cruzc@nyassembly.gov
  5. Michael Durso — dursom@nyassembly.gov
  6. Phara Souffrant Forrest — souffrantforrestp@nyassembly.gov
  7. Jarett Gandolfo — gandolfoj@nyassembly.gov
  8. Jessica González-Rojas — gonzalezrojasj@nyassembly.gov
  9. Scott Gray — grays@nyassembly.gov
  10. Josh Jensen — jensenj@nyassembly.gov
  11. Anna R. Kelles — kellesa@nyassembly.gov
  12. Nikki Lucas — lucasn@nyassembly.gov
  13. Jen Lunsford — lunsfordj@nyassembly.gov
  14. John T. McDonald III — McDonaldJ@nyassembly.gov
  15. Demond Meeks — meeksd@nyassembly.gov
  16. Daniel J. Norber — norberd@nyassembly.gov
  17. Jenifer Rajkumar — rajkumarj@nyassembly.gov
  18. Nader J. Sayegh — sayeghn@nyassembly.gov
  19. Matt Slater — slaterm@nyassembly.gov
  20. Phil Steck — SteckP@nyassembly.gov

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