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Senate committee backs study of kratom to separate natural leaf from synthetic isolates
Summary
The Senate Business and Labor Committee voted to concur on House Joint Resolution 60, approving an interim study of kratom after proponents urged lawmakers to distinguish natural tea‑leaf kratom from more dangerous synthetic derivatives.
Representative Curtis Schomer opened hearings on House Joint Resolution 60, telling the Senate Business and Labor Committee the study is needed to "figure out what's good, what's bad" about kratom and asking members for a "do pass." Proponents — including Deborah Pitassi of the Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association and Scott Bollinger of the American Kratom Association — told the committee that while natural kratom leaf has reported benefits, synthetic isolates raise safety concerns and…
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