The American Kratom Association (AKA) is urging Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to veto SB 154, a bill that would criminalize the possession and use of kratom for over 325,000 residents, including many veterans who rely on the plant for pain and PTSD management. The AKA
As Louisiana lawmakers consider Senate Bill 154, which would criminalize kratom by classifying it alongside heroin and LSD, veterans like Marlon Chouccoli are speaking out. In a guest column for NOLA.com, Chouccoli shares his journey from war injuries and opioid dependence to recovery aided by kratom,
Nebraska has passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (LB 230), establishing one of the nation’s strongest regulatory frameworks for kratom products. The new law, championed by State Senator Bob Hallstrom and applauded by the Global Kratom Coalition, bans sales to anyone under 21, prohibits marketing
South Carolina has officially become the 16th state to pass kratom consumer protection legislation, following the Governor’s signing of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act on May 13, 2025. The new law introduces significant regulations, restricting kratom sales to individuals over 21 and mandating clear labeling
Kratom, a plant-based supplement native to Southeast Asia, is increasingly appearing on shelves in Boulder and across Colorado, often in the form of 21+ beverages and powders. Its rise in popularity is evident at venues like The Root Kava Co., where general manager Tekoa Williams
A rarely used legislative maneuver has revived Colorado’s kratom regulation bill after it was nearly sidelined for the 2025 session. Senate Bill 72, which would impose strict requirements on kratom manufacturers-including product registration, annual fees, and detailed labeling-was blocked in committee but brought back to life thanks
Louisiana lawmakers are moving closer to banning kratom, a natural supplement long sold over the counter and touted by some for pain and anxiety relief. State Senator Jay Morris has proposed legislation that would make it illegal to buy, sell, or possess kratom, citing concerns
