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Committee recommends ‘do not pass’ on bill to place kratom on Schedule I; some members call for regulation instead
Summary
After extended debate, the House Judiciary Committee recommended a do‑not‑pass on a bill to classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance, 9–3 with one member absent, while several members urged development of regulatory alternatives.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to recommend a “do not pass” on House Bill 1101, which would add kratom and a related compound to Schedule I of controlled substances. The committee recorded a 9–3 vote in favor of the do‑not‑pass recommendation, with one member absent.
Representative Vetter moved the do‑not‑pass recommendation; Representative Henderson seconded the motion. Supporters of the do‑not‑pass argued that…
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