Question 1

What is SB557?

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SB557 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (Fourth New Title) making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.

Question 2

What does SB557 do?

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In its own words: An act making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings. Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Rep. Manos, Rock. 12; Rep. N. Murphy, Hills. 12 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Makes synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific.

Question 3

What is the status of SB557?

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Passed one chamber as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026;  SJ 13 (May 21, 2026).

Question 4

Who sponsored SB557?

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Debra Altschiller (D, 24), with 4 co-sponsors.

Question 5

Where is the official record for SB557?

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On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2144&sy=2026

New Hampshire SB557: (Fourth New Title) making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research, and relative to the official ballot referendum form of town meetings.

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