Georgia
Georgia just created a special committee to study kratom — and the timing matters.
The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances is chaired by Rep. Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick), one of the most outspoken kratom critics in the state. Townsend has tried to ban kratom before. This committee gives him a new platform to build the case for criminalization.
The committee meets Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM in Atlanta. Kratom consumers need to be in that room.
What the Committee Is — and Why It’s a Threat
Study committees meet between legislative sessions. They hear testimony, gather data, and make recommendations that shape the bills introduced next session.
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We know how real the risks of contaminated or dangerous products can be, and we are determined to do our part to prevent those problems. For us, that means that we support the Kratom Consumer Protection Act!
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Georgia has become the second state to pass the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, joining Utah in an effort to keep consumers safe from adulterated and misbranded kratom products.
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