Protect 7-OH in New York
New York lawmakers are advancing legislation that could effectively ban most natural 7-OH products statewide.
The primary threat is Senate Bill S8925-A / Assembly Bill A9156-B, which would prohibit the sale of products containing more than 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine or more than 1mg per serving.
The legislation is currently advancing in Albany and has become one of the most serious threats to consumer access in the country.
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We respectfully urge you to oppose A. 9156B/S. 8925A as currently drafted. While we support sensible consumer protections and appropriate oversight of kratom products, this legislation would effectively ban certain kratom products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, while leaving other forms of kratom unregulated. That approach does not advance public safety. Instead, it risks pushing consumers toward unregulated markets and more dangerous substances.
Millions of Americans use 7-OH products responsibly, and many report that these products help them avoid illicit drugs or more harmful alternatives. History has shown that prohibition rarely eliminates demand; it simply drives consumers underground, where products are less safe and accountability disappears.
Policymakers should follow the evidence and pursue regulation rather than prohibition. Available data do not support claims that 7-OH represents a widespread public health crisis, and leading researchers have urged lawmakers to carefully evaluate the science before restricting access.
New York has an opportunity to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework that protects consumers through strict age verification, licensing requirements, independent testing, clear labeling, potency disclosure, and restrictions limiting sales to age-gated establishments. Such an approach would address legitimate concerns while preserving access for responsible adults and those who rely on these products as a harm reduction tool.
We respectfully urge the Committee to reject A. 9156B/S. 8925A and instead pursue an evidence-based regulatory framework that protects public health, consumer safety, and individual choice.
Millions of Americans use kratom and natural 7-OH products for:
- Chronic pain management
- Harm reduction and opioid replacement
- Stress relief and wellness support
- Recovery support and improved quality of life
Industry and consumer advocates believe these proposed limits are not based on sound science and would effectively eliminate most existing 7-OH products from the legal market.
Instead of prohibition, we support:
- Responsible regulation
- Age restrictions (21+)
- Clear labeling and testing standards
- Child-resistant packaging
- Milligram-based serving standards
- Safe retail environments
A ban will not eliminate demand. It will only push consumers toward illicit or unregulated alternatives.
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New York could become a major battleground for the future of natural 7-OH nationwide.
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