Bill S 7379 classifies kratom as a controlled substance, regulating its use and distribution to protect public health and impacting users and businesses involved.

Creates a Rent Control Enforcement Unit within NJ DCA to investigate local rent restrictions, accept tenant petitions, and impose penalties up to four months' rent.

Bill S 8136 regulates kratom sales in New York, ensuring safety through quality standards, labeling, age restrictions, and retailer licensing to protect consumers.

Establishes Kyra’s Law as a new New York statute; Senate-passed bill now referred to Assembly Judiciary.

Kratom sold in the state must carry a warning label and cannot be marketed as all natural, boosting consumer safety and forcing clearer labeling by producers.