S 301 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I drug.

This bill adds 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a psychoactive compound found in Kratom, to New Jersey's Schedule I list of controlled substances. It directly affects anyone possessing, manufacturing, distributing, or using 7-OH in the state. Under the law, 7-OH would be classified as a substance with "high potential for abuse" and "no accepted medical use," making it illegal for non-medical purposes. Possession of 1 ounce or more would be a second-degree crime, while smaller amounts would be a third-degree crime under New Jersey's drug laws.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026

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Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill → Introduced · 3 edits · Jan 13, 2026

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This diff reflects the transition of S 301 from a prefiled technical review version to an introduced version. The operative text classifying 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance is unchanged. The main additions are a standard legislative statement explaining the bill's purpose and background, along with administrative updates to sponsorship and status lines.

TECHNICAL

A STATEMENT section was added at the end of the bill providing background on 7-OH, its relationship to Kratom, FDA warnings, and the penalties that would apply if the bill is enacted. This is a standard explanatory section for introduced bills and does not change operative provisions.

The bill status line changed from 'As reported by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel,' reflecting the bill's new procedural stage.

Senator Kristin M. Corrado (District 40) was removed as a sponsor and the co-sponsor line for Senator Tiver was deleted, likely an administrative cleanup during the transition from prefiled to introduced status.

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Committee

Mar 16, 2026

Committee

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

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Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

upper

2 primary · 1 co-sponsor