City Council Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery Hearing on Docket #0175

Order for a hearing to discuss the regulation of Kratom in the City of Boston.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors John FitzGerald and Edward M. Flynn and was referred to the Committee on January 28, 2026.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Public Testimony

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in person or virtually. Those wishing to testify in person should arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing. Those wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at www.boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded.

Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address:  Docket #0175 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.health@boston.gov  

Staff Email:  meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  (617) 635-3040

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv