Committee Hears Extensive Testimony Supporting Kratom Regulation; Bill Approved by Voice Vote
Supporters told the committee that scientific and regulatory reviews do not support criminalizing kratom; the committee approved the kratom bill by voice vote after testimony from advocates and experts. The transcript does not specify a bill number.
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Supporters of legislation to legalize and regulate kratom told the committee that federal and international reviews have not found sufficient evidence to justify scheduling the plant, and they urged a regulated framework to keep adulterated or contaminated products off the market. After extended testimony from advocates and experts, the committee approved the kratom bill by voice vote; the transcript does not list a bill number.
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