Springfield City Council⎮ Health & Human Services 11-17-25

Springfield City Council Health & Human Services Committee · November 18, 2025

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Opening and introductions

Announcement

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Councilor Sean Curran opened the meeting, introduced committee chair Brian Santanel and city Health & Human Services director Helen Cortland Harris, and identified city solicitors Thomas Moore and Steven Bonacani; he said the law department prepared a draft ordinance on kratom quickly after recent media coverage.

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Springfield City Health & Human Services committee heard expert testimony and public comment on a proposed ordinance to ban or regulate kratom-derived products, focusing on synthetic 7‑hydroxy (7‑OH) formulations versus natural leaf kratom; the panel agreed to continue consideration and refine the draft ordinance.

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