Keep Kratom legal
I wanted to drop in and just say this,I know some may not agree with my opinions here but it is the truth.
Kratom is not 7oh, please DO NOT get the 2 confused. Kratom is a wonderful thing, 7oh is a strong synthetic or semi synthetic narcotict derived from mitrigynine but not made from it. 7oh causes disruption of people life's, financially, health wise and psychologically, it's something that needs regulated, I don't believe banned but possibly prescribed as an easier to get medication for chronic pain patients that normal opioids, I believe it could be a good thing for some. Now with that said I took mitrigynine for 10 years and it combatted my depression and anxiety better than any anti depressant or pharmaceutical to date. Kratom is a wonderful plant and a life saver. 7oh on the other hand which is not kratom fucked it all up, because I am addict and it was so easily and readily available I used it and messed myself up, which is why I think regulationa should be on place. I wish I'd never had found 7 because Kratom alone saved my life, it kept me from a life of depression, suicidal thoughts and panick attacks. Kratom must be protected at all costs, if the government outlaws it they'll be outlawing a life saving medicine for a substantially large amount of individuals. If you guys have time and agree with this can you please sign the petition to keep Kratom legal, not 7oh I'm strictly talking about Kratom/ mitrigynine.
Please sign my petition to keep it safe
https://c.org/WTh5mG49Hh
Please sign if you agree
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legality talks can get stressful. let's decompress with a nice (kratom) drink
There's been a lot of talks around kratom bans. I know things can get stressful, but let's remember to take care of ourselves.
And with that, let's talk kratom drinks! I have a sweet tooth so I love mixing kratom with anything sugary/sweet.
(in my opinion) best liquids to mix with kratom:
* Citrus juices (lemonade, OJ) - The acidity helps it mix smoother and some say it potentiates.
* Smoothies - Masks the taste completely and blends well. I love how sweet it is, too.
* Chocolate milk - Sweet + creamy = easiest way to hide the flavor. Chocolate shakes are on another level.
* Tea or hot water - Helps break up clumps faster (traditional method in Southeast Asia. for good reason too, a nice kratom tea is sooo relaxing)
* Protein shakes - Good for post-workout. I know some people take kratom by itself after a workout so this is a combo made in heaven!
Mixing tools that work:
Blender bottle with mixing ball (best imo)
Regular blender on low speed
Milk frother or small whisk
Even just a spoon if you stir vigorously enough!
Tips I've discovered:
* Start with a small amount of liquid first to avoid clumps
* Add sweetener (honey, agave) to cut the bitterness
* Cold drinks dull the taste more than warm ones
* Pre-made kratom drink mixes dissolve way easier than raw powder
What are your kratom drink recipes? let me know and i'll try them out and rate them on a scale of 1-10! hope all of you are well, especially those in areas where legality is under risk
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Intimacy
I'm so intimate with this plant for the last 12 years I feel like I'm dying with these bans and BS politics. What will I have now to stop my physical pain and mental PTSD?
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Kansas HB 2230 Kratom consumer protection act.
I believe this is the AKA consumer protection act. Can someone tell me if this is a good thing? Looks like it will resume this monday? https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025\_26/measures/HB2230/
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Something changing in California?
I noticed 3 separate smoke shops near me have hidden their kratom or let me know they’re gonna only sell out what they have left and not get any more… these are all in Orange County California and this seems to be a recent development. Did a crackdown just happen? State wide? I think one shop in Dana point said specifically the city disallowed them immediately so they were hiding stuff under the counter
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Mississippi lawmakers snuck kratom into a THC/Cannabis bill
We must continue fighting you guys. They did something extremely dirty and inserted language that bans ALL kratom including natural leaf powder into a bill that had nothing to do with it at the very last minute. :( HB 865 is the bill number I believe. They added Mitragynine and kratom into it after it passed.
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Anyone used it for flu symptoms?
I’m getting influenza 1 right now from my daughter. I can’t take aspirin or NSAIDS. I have Kratom. Would it help in addition to Tylenol?
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Whats your relaxing strain & dose?
Hey everyone,
I’m looking to get some feedback on what you personally find to be the most relaxing kratom, specifically strain + dose.
I know effects vary a lot person to person, but I’m curious what consistently helps you unwind, calm the body, and shut the brain off a bit (pain relief, muscle relaxation, anxiety reduction, etc.).
If vendor names are allowed here, feel free to include them. If not, no worries at all, just the strain and dose is still super helpful.
Appreciate any insight you’re willing to share.
Thanks in advance
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Kratom is the ONLY substance I have a heathy relationship with?
out of all of the substances i actively use
caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, weed, and kratom
kratom is the ONLY substance I have a healthy relationship with
nicotine I'm addicted to and caffeine, alcohol, and weed I'm not addicted to persay but I have abused it before and I fall in the like "hazardous/risky" use category
but kratom? no, kratom is all good
I've never had any problems with kratom not even slightly
I have a really healthy relationship with kratom
you'd think it'd be the most addictive out of them all with it being a literal opoid and there being talk of outlawing it and such, but it's the ONLY substance I managed to have a healthy relationship with
like kratom is the only reason I know what a healthy, recreational relationship with a drug looks like
I'm like a healthy, occasional, recreational weed user but with kratom
if I didn't use kratom, I wouldn't know what that's like
idk why that is?
like, the effects of kratom are nice and breezy but super highly functional to me. I don't feel impaired or even high when I'm technically high on kratom. to me it just feels like a fleeting, breezy pick me up like jamming out to music.
part of the reason kratom is so good is because i even enjoy the come down as well as the "high" and ive never once had any urge to use more or use it more frequently or nothing. Like other substances I've had the immediate urge to use more and get higher once I felt the first hit of it, or had trouble moderating it at some point, but krtom I've never once experienced this.
while other substances hijack a reward jackpot within my brain, kratom just feels like a pleasant activity like playing a fun game.
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Kratom Criminalization Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sALOXtkpcpgLpbnab1YuPNbc-UFghKl_/view?usp=drivesdk,https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Axjo-9uxaVV7OugYTTVIB12FrSvUnuJO/view?usp=drivesdk
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Natural Kratom being banned to pave way for synthetic versions to make BILLIONS for Big Pharma!
I have been using Google Gemini deep research reports to uncover the incredibly depressing world of Big Pharma; where poor disabled people are made to suffer so that pharmaceutical companies can patent the natural world, while criminalizing plants & taxing people into oblivion! I encourage everyone else to do similar research and present it to the corrupt lawmakers sponsoring these bans…
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days before the public hearing (likely late Feb/March). Do this now: Email your reps to support SB299. Save this for later: Keep your 3-paragraph statement and Witness Slip in a folder. When the hearing date is announced, we need to flood the Board and JCARR all at once for maximum impact!
# Contacting Local News
Reporters love a story about "The People vs. The Bureaucracy." When you contact them, use the **"Veteran Angle"** and the **"Scientific Inaccuracy"** angle.
* **What to say:** "The Board of Pharmacy is using outdated data to ban a natural plant that thousands of Ohio veterans use for quality of life. Even the Governor exempted the natural leaf in his December order because he wants the Legislature to handle it. Why is the Board trying to bypass our elected Senators?"
* **Who to tag:** \* **Columbus:** *The Columbus Dispatch*, *NBC4 (WCMH)*, *WOSU Public Media*.
* **Cleveland/NE Ohio:** *WKYC Channel 3*, *The Plain Dealer*.
* **Toledo:** *The Toledo Blade*.
# Support the "Legislative Shield" (HB 587 & SB 299)
Don't just fight the ban; push the solution. Tell your local Representative and Senator to support the **Kratom Consumer Protection Act**.
* **Find Your Legislator:**[ www.legislature.ohio.gov](https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/)
* **The Message:** "Please support **HB 587 / SB 299**. We need regulation (testing and age limits), not a ban that sends people to the black market. Align Ohio with the federal focus on banning synthetics while protecting natural vegetation."
# 📋 Key Dates to Remember
|**Date**|**Event**|**Action**|
|:-|:-|:-|
|**Now - Feb 8**|Pre-JCARR Push|Send emails to [JCARR1@jcarr.state.oh.us](mailto:JCARR1@jcarr.state.oh.us) regarding the Board's overreach.|
|**Feb 9, 2026**|**JCARR Meeting**|Show up at the Statehouse (Room 126) or submit your "Witness Slip."|
|**Feb 18 & 25**|House Sessions|Check the[ House Schedule](https://www.ohiohouse.gov/session) to see if **HB 587** is called for a floor vote.|
|**June 10, 2026**|Emergency Deadline|The date the 180-day synthetic ban ends—we need the KCPA passed before this!|
# Pro-Tip for your Testimony:
Always refer to the science at[ americankratom.org/science](https://www.americankratom.org/science) &[ *https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/kratom*](https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/kratom). When you mention the deaths, you can state: *"I am concerned that the 200 deaths cited are being misrepresented. Scientific review shows that pure, natural kratom does not carry these risks, and a ban would only remove the safety standards we actually need."*
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based on data that the American Kratom Association (AKA) and federal officials like RFK Jr. have recently questioned for scientific accuracy.
[https://ohio-sb299.com/](https://ohio-sb299.com/)
Before accepting hearsay that natural kratom is deadly, educate yourselves: [americankratom.org/science](http://americankratom.org/science)
# The "200 Deaths" Statistic: Misleading and Out of Context
Governor DeWine and the Board of Pharmacy frequently cite a statistic claiming natural kratom was a cause in over 200 unintentional overdose deaths in Ohio from 2019 to 2024. However, medical experts and investigative journalists have identified a critical flaw in this narrative:
* **Polysubstance Use is the Rule, Not the Exception:** In the vast majority of these cases—often over 90%—decedents had other potent, often lethal substances in their system, such as **fentanyl, heroin, or benzodiazepines**. Both the **CDC** and **NIDA** confirm that when kratom is detected in overdose cases, it is almost always found alongside other drugs.
* **The "Kratom-Only" Rarity:** National data reveals that fatal overdoses involving kratom as the *sole* substance are extremely rare. For example, a landmark CDC study of 27,338 overdose deaths found that kratom was the only substance detected in only **7 cases (less than 0.03%)**.
* **A "Detected" vs. "Caused" Distinction:** Toxicologists like **Dr. Ryan Marino** of University Hospitals Cleveland have noted that simply detecting a substance in a toxicology report does not mean it was the primary cause of death, especially when deadlier substances like fentanyl are present.
**Source / Evidence:** [Ohio Board of Pharmacy Issues Emergency Ruling Banning Most Kratom Products — News From The States](https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ohio-board-pharmacy-issues-emergency-ruling-banning-most-kratom-products-180-days) *(This local Ohio report explicitly acknowledges that most "kratom-related" deaths also involved other substances.)*
This source provides the context that contradicts the official narrative: [*https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/kratom*](https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/kratom)
📣 STOP the Ban on Natural Kratom — Support Regulation Only with SB299 & Respectful Treatment of Natural Kratom (mitragynine)
Ohio residents: SB299 would prevent a full ban on natural kratom (mitragynine) while responsibly regulating kratom products. The bill focuses on safety standards, labeling, age limits, and banning synthetic compounds like 7‑OH — not banning natural kratom itself. This is regulation, not prohibition — a balanced approach many Ohioans want. Ohio Senate+1
📝 How to Submit Written Testimony to Support SB299 & Respectful Treatment of Natural Kratom
LAST DAY JAN. 28th BY END OF WORKING DAY: Online Portal: [www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/MITcomment](http://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/MITcomment)
Email: [rulescomments@pharmacy.ohio.gov](mailto:rulescomments@pharmacy.ohio.gov)
‼️IMPORTANT‼️
**JCARR**: [https://www.jcarr.state.oh.us/support/contact-us](https://www.jcarr.state.oh.us/support/contact-us) \*\*\**You can only submit a very small comment. Include your postive experience with kratom. That you oppose the scheduling of natural kratom and that you support the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (SB299). They actually sent me an email thanking me for my comment and encouraging further participation by commenting when the rule reaches JCARR\*\*\**
***The goal is to show the "human cost" of a ban to the people who can actually stop it.***
**CSI Office** (Governor's Office - They look at how rules hurt regular people and small businesses.):
CONTACT: [CSIPublicComments@governor.ohio.gov](mailto:CSIPublicComments@governor.ohio.gov)
Deadline: While the Pharmacy Board's initial window closed Jan 28, **CSI review is ongoing throughout February**.
Format: PDF (up to 2 pages) What to say: Share how natural kratom (mitragynine) has helped you Clearly state that you support SB299 because it prevents a ban and regulates responsibly, and that you oppose any rule that would ban natural kratom
📩 Email Your
You can thank Ohio veterans for this GOOD NEWS for kratom in Ohio - the fight is not over but we have legislators on our side!✊
For those following the Ohio kratom story closely, the recent "standoff" in the Statehouse is the real news of 2026. While everyone is aware of the emergency measures taken in December, the narrative has shifted into a high-stakes battle between unelected regulators and the state legislature.
Here is the update for the community, highlighting the new push by Senators and Representatives to align with federal law and protect natural leaf.
# 🛡️ The "Legislative Shield": HB 587 and SB 299
The most significant development this month is the aggressive push for the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA).
Senator Bill Blessing (SB 299) and Rep. Brian Lorenz (HB 587) are leading a bipartisan-backed effort to pass a permanent regulatory framework.
The Strategy: Instead of the total ban favored by the Pharmacy Board, these bills would move oversight to the Department of Agriculture. This ensures that natural leaf remains legal, tested for purity, and restricted to adults (21+).
🏛️ Aligning With Facts and Fighting Overreach:
Sponsors of these bills argue that Ohio must “align with federal standards.”
Despite multiple federal reviews and attempts over the past decade, scheduling has not occurred, reflecting that the available scientific evidence has not met the legal threshold required for federal prohibition.
Rep. Brian Lorenz has explicitly stated that his bill is designed to protect the natural plant. Lorenz and other supporters have characterized the Pharmacy Board's attempt to ban natural mitragynine as government overreach. They are positioning the KCPA as a “common sense” alternative to the more extreme, total prohibition stance that originally came from the Governor’s administration
Thank a veteran today ❤️
# 🎖️ The "450-Email" Veteran Surge
The January 6, 2026, Pharmacy Board meeting was a turning point. Despite the Board's intent to move quietly toward a permanent ban on the natural leaf, they were met with a massive, coordinated response.
The Voice of Veterans: Over 450 emails—many from the veteran community—hit the Board's inbox in a single 24-hour window.
The Message: Veterans are testifying that natural kratom is a crucial, non-opioid alternative for managing service-related pain and PTSD. This surge has made it politically difficult for the Board to ignore the human impact of a total ban.
# 📅 The Road Ahead: June 10, 2026
The clock is ticking. Governor DeWine's emergency order, which wisely exempted natural leaf from the initial 180-day ban, expires in June.
The Race: Senator Blessing and Rep. Lorenz are working to get the KCPA passed before that deadline. If they succeed, the Pharmacy Board’s attempt to schedule natural leaf as a controlled substance will be effectively blocked by state law.
# Key Resources for the Community:
Track HB 587: Official Ohio House Bill Status
View SB 299 Testimony:[ Senator Blessing's Regulatory Argument](https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/committees/cmte_s_gen_govt_1/meetings/cmte_s_gen_govt_1_2025-11-18-0200_947/testimony/13006/uploaded-doc/)
Veteran Advocacy: Refer to American Kratom Association Science for the data being used in these legislative hearings.
Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to regulate kratom products and ban synthetic kratom
This video details Senator Bill Blessing’s stance on why regulation through the Department of Agriculture is a safer and more logical path for Ohio than the "extreme" option of a total ban.
# 📢 The "Truth in Science" Grassroots Action Plan
Many reports cite "200 deaths," but advocates point out that these figures often involve multiple substances (polysubstance) or are
WV house bill 4459 in 2026
I feel like this one is being overlooked. I have tried reaching out to the AKA to no avail. I have contacted my governor's office and am trying to spread the word as much as possible. Please leave a public comment here at the link I provide to help stop this outright ban on kratom in WV!!!!
https://www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/billshistory.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input=4459
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Request: Advocacy Megathread to Track State & Local Kratom Bills?
Hey all. Throwing an idea out there that I think could really help the community.
With so many state and local kratom bills popping up (some good, some… yikes), it’s getting harder to keep track of what’s happening where, what actions matter right now, and who people should actually be contacting.
Would the mods consider creating a pinned advocacy megathread that serves as a one-stop hub for:
Current state & local legislation
Status updates (introduced / in committee / passed / defeated, etc.)
Links to contact representatives or submit testimony
Calls to action when timing actually matters
I’m imagining something like a shared Google Sheet linked in the megathread that stays updated, so people can quickly check their state instead of hunting through posts, news articles, or half-remembered comments.
This wouldn’t be about doom-posting or panic; more about organized, practical advocacy and making it easy for people who want to help to actually do so.
And yes, full disclosure: if I weren’t lazy and technologically mediocre, I’d just spin this up myself 😅
But given the scope (and the importance), it feels like something that would work best as a community-supported, mod-endorsed resource.
Curious what others think, and if there’s already something like this in the works, I’d happily be pointed in the right direction.
Thanks for reading 🙏
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Keep calling and emailing lawmarkers on natural kratom
Tell them your story and why natural kratom important. The list of members can be found online but call and ask for sb299 to be voted on and that we keep natural kratom
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Air travel with kratom
So I am going to be traveling by plane to one of several destinations for training for my job and want to ask if anyone has any experience to share with traveling with Kratom. it will be in my checked luggage, and one of the states I might be going Kratom could potentially be illegal. if they X-ray my luggage, do you suppose they are gonna book me on the spot? I've seen similar posts here but I figured not knowing where they are sending me might make for different circumstances. most likely destinations being Florida or Texas. I'm a heavy user and will be gone about 2 weeks so I will probably be bringing about a kilo of 2 separate strains. thanks for answering, and I am sorry if this has been answered before. appreciate any input.
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Why do I only feel it when I'm non sedentary?
I took kratom for a long time, then took a multi year break, and have been back on for about a year. I've noticed a weird thing where I feel it greatly while I'm at work, I take it about 3 times during my work day and feel great stimulation, pain reduction, and slight euphoria. When I take it on the weekends and am not busy, I could triple my dose and feel almost nothing. I don't understand it, and it just makes me want to be more busy around the house to get those feelings. Anyone else feel this way? My time of day schedule and amount of coffee I drink with it is identical whether it's a work day, or a home day.
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IOWA NEEDS YOU HELP (SF2192 formally introduced as SF 2013)
🚨IOWA ACTION ALERT – SF 2192 (formerly SF 2013) 🚨
Kratom is at risk of being banned statewide in Iowa. The bill has advanced, and NOW is the moment when constituent pressure matters most.
📧 EMAIL (Good – still do this)
Send the email to:
To: AllRepresentatives@legis.iowa.gov
CC: AllSenators@legis.iowa.gov
☝️Using this address will contact all the lawmakers involved in making major decisions.
Use a respectful message asking for regulation, not prohibition.
Include your city & ZIP code so they know you’re a real constituent. (IF YOU ARE NOT FROM IOWA, YOU CAN LEAVE THAT OUT OR FIND A CITY AND ZIP CODE IN IOWA AND INCLUDE THAT, For all they know you could have just moved to Iowa)
📞 CALLING IS MORE EFFECTIVE RIGHT NOW (VERY IMPORTANT)
👉Calls are logged manually and carry more weight than emails at this stage.
Capitol Switchboards:
📞 Senate: (515) 281-3371
📞 House: (515) 281-3221
Leave a voicemail if no one answers — it still counts.
🗣 What to say (30 seconds):
• Your name
• Your city & ZIP
• You oppose SF 2192 (formerly SF 2013)
• Ask for regulation instead of a ban
(IF YOU ARE NOT FROM IOWA, YOU CAN LEAVE THAT OUT OR FIND A CITY AND ZIP CODE IN IOWA AND INCLUDE THAT)
Example:
“Hi, my name is ___ from ___, Iowa (ZIP ___). I’m calling to respectfully ask the Senator to oppose SF 2192 and support regulation rather than prohibition of kratom.”
✅ DO:
✔ Be calm and respectful
✔ Keep it short
✔ Say you’re a constituent
✔ Mention SF 2192 (formerly SF 2013)
❌ DON’T:
✖ Argue or rant
✖ Threaten or insult
✖ Make extreme claims
✖ Call multiple times in one day
⭐️Even 5–10 calls per district can slow or change a bill.⭐️
🙏If you care about kratom access, please take 2 minutes and make the call.
This is where it actually makes a difference.
What happens in one state can affect what happens in another.
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🚨 WA Residents: Oppose SSB 6287— Submit Testimony Before Tomorrow’s Hearing Feb 6th
SB 6287 borrows language and enforcement tools from Washington’s cannabis laws and assigns oversight to the Liquor and Cannabis Board, while leaving many of the actual “safety standards” to be decided later through rulemaking. That means major policy decisions could be made after the bill passes, outside public hearings. This creates uncertainty for consumers and small businesses and increases the risk that low-risk products like plain kratom powder get regulated using a cannabis-style framework that doesn’t fit.
This could also open the door to bans down the road.
Many people support reasonable kratom regulation. This bill is too broad and too open-ended.
Please add your voice to this upcoming meeting asking to amend this bill:
To exclude plain kratom powder in statute.
Focus on synthetically altered, and compounded products.
Don’t defer core policy decisions to later rulemaking
#
HOW TO OPPOSE FOR TOMORROW’S HEARING
Option 1: Submit written testimony
Go here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6287&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Click “Submit Written Testimony”
Choose CON
Write a short comment (even 2–3 sentences is fine) Please be respectful and professional it is added to public record
Example (copy/paste if needed):
I support reasonable kratom regulation, but SB 6287 leaves too much to future rulemaking and applies broad requirements to plain kratom powder, which is not the source of reported harms. Please amend the bill to exclude plain leaf powder and focus regulation on extracts and synthetically altered products.
Option 2: Sign in CON
If you don’t want to write:
Click “Sign in to Testify”
Select CON
You do not need to testify live This still counts and is recorded
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Tennessee Update Keep The Fight Going!
The bill is in the
Tennessee House Criminal Justice Subcommittee — the group currently responsible for reviewing HB 1647 (the kratom bill) before it can move forward: 
House Criminal Justice Subcommittee (114th General Assembly)
These are the lawmakers you can contact to share your views before a hearing or vote is scheduled:
• Rep. Clay Doggett (Republican) – Chair of the subcommittee, former law enforcement officer. 
• Rep. Raumesh Akbari (Democrat) – Member. 
• Rep. Jeremy Faison (Republican) – Member. 
• Rep. G. A. Hardaway (Democrat) – Member. 
• Rep. William Lamberth (Republican) – Member. 
• Rep. James (Micah) Van Huss (Republican) – Member.
THEY MUST SCHEDULE A PUBLIC MEET FOR THIS!
The subcommittee must schedule a hearing before any discussion or vote on the bill happens.
• Once a hearing is posted on the legislative calendar, that’s when live testimony (and written submissions) becomes especially important.
Once I get the date we must show up and mail letters like crazy we need to show up in numbers.
WHEN THE DATE IS SCHEDULE SHOW UP AND TESTIFY IF TOU CAN’T MAIL LETTERS. We have to show up in numbers to fight them.
Will Post Date When It’s Scheduled.
FIGHT TENNESSEE FIGHT
AND IF YOUR FROM ANOTHER STATE HELPING US FIGHT WE WILL HELP YOU THE MORE STATES THEY BAN THE MORE THEY WILL COME FOR OTHERS!
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OHIO: Critical Deadlines to Protect Kratom Access (Pharmacy Testimony Due Feb 24 - JCARR March 2nd)
This is a critical window for Ohio residents. The Board of Pharmacy is moving to classify natural kratom (mitragynine) as a Schedule I substance. At the same time, the Legislature is debating SB 299 and HB 587, which would regulate it safely under the Department of Agriculture instead.
If you are an Ohio resident, there are four key ways to make your voice heard before the upcoming deadlines.
# 1. Submit Written Testimony (Deadline: Feb 24)
To ensure your voice is part of the official administrative record, you must submit written testimony for the Public Hearing.
Email: [rulescomments@pharmacy.ohio.gov](mailto:rulescomments@pharmacy.ohio.gov)
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY - Rule 4729:9-1-01.2 (Mitragynine)
What to say: Address it to "Members of the Board and Hearing Officer." State clearly that you oppose the scheduling of mitragynine. Be sure to distinguish between natural leaf and synthetic derivatives.
Pro-Tip: Include your Ohio city/town so they know you are a constituent.
# 2. Contact JCARR (Priority #1)
The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) is the "gatekeeper" that can stop unreasonable agency rules. Their meeting is March 2, 2026.
Email: [JCARR1@jcarr.state.oh.us](mailto:JCARR1@jcarr.state.oh.us)
Message: Ask them to invalidate the Board's rule because it bypasses the General Assembly while SB 299/HB 587 are actively being debated.
Note: JCARR prefers your statement as a PDF or Word attachment rather than just text in the email body.
# 3. Reach Out to Legislative Leaders
Lawmakers are currently pushing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Reach out to the primary sponsors and the Senate General Government Committee to show your support for regulation over a ban.
Sen. Louis W. Blessing, III (SB 299): blessing@ohiosenate.gov
Rep. Brian Lorenz (HB 587): [Rep60@ohiohouse.gov](mailto:Rep60@ohiohouse.gov)
Committee Chair Sen. Kristina Roegner: roegner@ohiosenate.gov
Please contact ALL your local senators! https://www.ohiosenate.gov/members/district-map
# 4. The CSI Office (Common Sense Initiative)
CSI reviews how rules impact small businesses and individuals. Email **CSIPublicComments@governor.ohio.gov** with a PDF (max 2 pages) describing the "undue hardship" a ban would cause you or your community compared to the common-sense regulation of SB 299.
I will post the scientific links and resources (including the NIDA and WHO findings) in the first comment below to keep this post readable for the filters.
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Mississippi Kratom Ban Bills ALL DEAD
All have died in committee!! Great job everyone!!!!
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LACity Clerk Public Comment - STOP THE BAN! SUBMIT COMMENTS!
Make sure to write you OPPOSE AGENDA ITEM 25-1357
https://cityclerk.lacity.org/publiccomment/
Power in numbers guys. Let's not let our foot of the gas!
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Los Angeles, CA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - 9:00 AM
LA City rather than the County this time is acting about kratom; motion to support DPH
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - 9:00 AM
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012a
Resolution (Padilla – Lee) relative to Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) efforts to ban the sale of products containing kratom.
Attend if you're in the area, comment if you can't
Testimony is limited to 1-minute and is in-person ONLY.
You can submit comments online prior to the meeting. protectkratom.org/california
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Ohio State Senators — Ask for Support of SB299 & Respectful Treatment of Natural Kratom Here are the key senators and their emails. When you email, include a brief personal message and attach your PDF testimonial if possible: Primary Sponsor Sen. Louis W. Blessing, III — [blessing@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:blessing@ohiosenate.gov) (Sponsor of SB299) LegiScan
Senate General Government Committee (handles SB299)
Sen. Kristina D. Roegner (Chair) — [roegner@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:roegner@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (Ranking Member) — [blackshear@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:blackshear@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Theresa Gavarone (Vice Chair) — [gavarone@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:gavarone@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Bill Reineke — [reineke@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:reineke@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. William P. DeMora — [demora@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:demora@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Steve Huffman — [shuffman@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:shuffman@ohiosenate.gov)
Additional Senators (Optional — to show broader support)
Sen. Jerry C. Cirino — [cirino@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:cirino@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Andrew O. Brenner — [brenner@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:brenner@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Brian M. Chavez — [chavez@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:chavez@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Nathan H. Manning — [manning@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:manning@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. George F. Lang — [lang@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:lang@ohiosenate.gov)
Sen. Sandra O’Brien — [obrien@ohiosenate.gov](mailto:obrien@ohiosenate.gov)
📌 Tip: Include your Ohio city/town so they know you’re a constituent.
✉️ Sample Email Template — Copy & Paste:
Subject: Support SB299: Protect Access to Natural Kratom & Ensure Respectful Treatment of Natural Kratom (mitragynine)
Dear Senator,
My name is \_\_\_ and I am a resident of \_\_\_, Ohio. I respectfully urge you to support SB299 because it would prevent a full ban on natural kratom (mitragynine) and instead regulate kratom responsibly, focusing on product safety and restricting synthetic compounds like 7‑OH. Natural kratom has helped me \[brief personal experience — e.g., support recovery, harm reduction, pain management\], and I strongly oppose any ban on natural kratom. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, (Your Name + City)
If you do not support the bill, please call the number in this video and send your testimony to the provided contacts to **oppose the ban of natural kratom.**
[https://youtu.be/XmPYeqwuSpU?si=4ALZP8\_EZF9iHP](https://youtu.be/XmPYeqwuSpU?si=4ALZP8_EZF9iHP)
Ohio Pharmacy Board Phone Number: 614 466 4143 - Input: 0 - Leave respectful testimonial message and don't forget to hit #
Put JCARR on notice (The Oversight Body) JCARR is a committee of legislators that can stop a board rule if it is "unreasonable" or has a high negative impact on citizens.
Email: [JCARR1@jcarr.state.oh.us](mailto:JCARR1@jcarr.state.oh.us)
Tip: When you email them, attach your statement as a PDF or Word doc. They prefer attachments over text in the body of the email. What to say: "I am an Ohio resident. I am concerned the Board is ignoring the positive impact of natural kratom for people in recovery. Please ensure the Board’s rulemaking process is transparent and considers the human cost of a ban." 3) Prepare your "Impact Statement" (The 3-Paragraph Strategy)
If you haven't written yours yet, use this structure: Para 1: Who you are + your Ohio city (Constituent). Para 2: How natural leaf specifically assists your recovery/quality of life. (Be honest and professional). Para 3: What the "human cost" of a ban would be for you (relapse risk, loss of function) + a request to regulate, not ban.
Ready to testify? You can find the official JCARR Witness Slip here [https://jcarr.state.oh.us/assets/meetings/witness-slip-regular-7-1-24.pdf](https://jcarr.state.oh.us/assets/meetings/witness-slip-regular-7-1-24.pdf).
Keep it saved for when the hearing date is officially announced!
PRO-TIP: Don’t "Burn Out" Too Early The most critical time to send your Witness Slip and Impact Statement is during the "Official Comment Window." This usually happens 30
You can thank Ohio veterans for this GOOD NEWS for kratom in Ohio - the fight is not over but we have legislators on our side!✊
For those following the Ohio kratom story closely, the recent "standoff" in the Statehouse is the real news of 2026. While everyone is aware of the emergency measures taken in December, the narrative has shifted into a high-stakes battle between unelected regulators and the state legislature.
Here is the update for the community, highlighting the new push by **Senators** and **Representatives** to align with federal law and protect natural leaf.
# 🛡️ The "Legislative Shield": HB 587 and SB 299
The most significant development this month is the aggressive push for the **Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA)**.
* **Senator Bill Blessing (SB 299)** and **Rep. Brian Lorenz (HB 587)** are leading a bipartisan-backed effort to pass a permanent regulatory framework.
* **The Strategy:** Instead of the total ban favored by the Pharmacy Board, these bills would move oversight to the **Department of Agriculture**. This ensures that natural leaf remains legal, tested for purity, and restricted to adults (21+).
🏛️ Aligning With Facts and Fighting Overreach:
Sponsors of these bills argue that Ohio must “align with federal standards.”
Despite multiple federal reviews and attempts over the past decade, scheduling has not occurred, reflecting that the available scientific evidence has not met the legal threshold required for federal prohibition.
**Rep. Brian Lorenz** has explicitly stated that his bill is designed to **protect the natural plant**. Lorenz and other supporters have characterized the Pharmacy Board's attempt to ban natural mitragynine as government **overreach**. They are positioning the KCPA as a “common sense” alternative to the more extreme, total prohibition stance that originally came from the Governor’s administration
**Thank a veteran today ❤️**
# 🎖️ The "450-Email" Veteran Surge
The January 6, 2026, Pharmacy Board meeting was a turning point. Despite the Board's intent to move quietly toward a permanent ban on the natural leaf, they were met with a massive, coordinated response.
* **The Voice of Veterans:** Over **450 emails**—many from the veteran community—hit the Board's inbox in a single 24-hour window.
* **The Message:** Veterans are testifying that natural kratom is a crucial, non-opioid alternative for managing service-related pain and PTSD. This surge has made it politically difficult for the Board to ignore the human impact of a total ban.
# 📅 The Road Ahead: June 10, 2026
The clock is ticking. Governor DeWine's emergency order, which wisely **exempted natural leaf from the initial 180-day ban**, expires in June.
* **The Race:** Senator Blessing and Rep. Lorenz are working to get the KCPA passed before that deadline. If they succeed, the Pharmacy Board’s attempt to schedule natural leaf as a controlled substance will be effectively blocked by state law.
# Key Resources for the Community:
* **Track HB 587:**[ Official Ohio House Bill Status](https://ohiohouse.gov/members/brian-lorenz/news/representatives-odioso-lorenz-introduce-kratom-consumer-protection-act-139393)
* **View SB 299 Testimony:**[ Senator Blessing's Regulatory Argument](https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/committees/cmte_s_gen_govt_1/meetings/cmte_s_gen_govt_1_2025-11-18-0200_947/testimony/13006/uploaded-doc/)
* **Veteran Advocacy:** Refer to[ American Kratom Association Science](https://www.americankratom.org/science) for the data being used in these legislative hearings.
[Ohio Republican lawmaker wants to regulate kratom products and ban synthetic kratom](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vcCHq76e5M)
This video details Senator Bill Blessing’s stance on why regulation through the Department of Agriculture is a safer and more logical path for Ohio than the "extreme" option of a total ban.
# 📢 The "Truth in Science" Grassroots Action Plan
Many reports cite "200 deaths," but advocates point out that these figures often involve multiple substances (polysubstance) or are
Washington State Update: HB 2291
Good news for Washington kratom consumers: HB 2291 appears unlikely to progress, which is a positive development for safe kratom access. While the bill raised serious concerns for consumers and vendors, current indications suggest it is not moving forward at this time. We will continue monitoring the situation closely, but this pause is a welcome outcome.
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🛑 Help Stop the Kratom Ban in Iowa – SF 2013 Hearing Feb 3rd
Hey everyone,
Iowa is having a Senate Judiciary hearing for SF 2013, the kratom ban bill, on Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This bill would ban kratom and all of its alkaloids, which would make them all schedule 1 and cut off access for people who rely on it. Every voice counts, and your testimony can make a difference!
What you can do:
1️⃣ Submit written testimony (for people who can’t attend in person or virtually) here:
Iowa Public Comment Portal
Or email it directly to the Legislative Information Office:
lioinfo@legis.state.ia.us
(Use subject line: “Testimony – SF 2013”)
2️⃣ Attend virtually (if Zoom is available — check the Iowa Legislature Public Hearings page shortly before the hearing):
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/publicHearings
3️⃣ Encourage Iowa residents and out-of-state supporters to submit testimony. Out-of-state voices help tremendously, because when one state goes down, others often follow. We’re all in this fight together 💪
Tips for written testimony:
Include your name, city/state.
State that you oppose SF 2013.
Emphasize that kratom and all of its alkaloids are safe, widely used, and should not be scheduled. I would also mention that kratom and it's alkaloids are not hallucinogenic nor do they cause intoxication.
Briefly explain why you rely on kratom (personal experience, harm reduction, chronic pain relief, etc.)
Keep it respectful, clear, and concise
Even if you can’t speak live, written testimony counts and will be reviewed by legislators. Your voice matters — the more people that speak up, the stronger our message against this ban.
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