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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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State legislative sessions are wrapping up across the country, but the fight for safe, legal kratom access is far from over. Right now, three states — South Carolina, California, and Michigan — are facing critical decisions that could strip access from thousands of responsible adult consumers.
We’re asking the Kraken Kratom community to step up. Here’s exactly what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can make your voice heard in the next few days.
Why This Moment Matters
Kratom prohibition doesn’t make communities safer. It pushes responsible adults toward unregulated markets, eliminates quality controls, and ignores the millions of Americans who use kratom responsibly every day.
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