Committee votes to keep kratom illegal in Arkansas
The committee voted a motion of 'do not pass' on a bill to legalize kratom after testimony from coroners and public-health officials about overdose and contamination concerns; supporters argued existing bans and arrests have harmed users and that regulated sales would be safer.
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The House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on April 2 voted not to pass Senate Bill 534, a measure that would have legalized kratom sales and established a regulatory framework for processors and retailers.
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