Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/25/26

Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee · March 24, 2026

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Expert testimony on kratom safety and regulation

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Dr. Jack Henningfield (testifier) described kratom as a plant in the coffee family, distinguished whole‑leaf products from adulterated or synthetically boosted products (notably those with elevated 7‑hydroxymitragynine), said natural kratom appears to carry low direct overdose risk, and offered his research library and assistance to the committee.

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Actions:SF 3704

Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee heard multiple bills including SF 3704 on kratom regulation, SF 3964 on smoke detectors with 10‑year sealed batteries, SF 4171 on multifamily utility billing and tenant portals, SF 4154 (laid over) for public defender cost‑of‑living adjustments, and SF 4537 to expand expedited eviction for assaults on landlords/staff.

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