Governor should protect Louisiana citizens and support science and common sense
WASHINGTON, DC, May 28, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- American Kratom Association (AKA) is calling on Governor Jeff Landry to immediately veto SB 154, a bill that will unjustly criminalize more than 325,000 law-abiding Louisianans who currently use kratom as part of their personal health and wellness routines. If signed into law, SB 154 would strip these individuals—including many veterans—of safe access to kratom and turn them into criminals overnight.SB 154 is based on misinformation and political favoritism, not science. During debate, proponents of the bill relied on incomplete and demonstrably false claims—ignoring the expert evaluations that led the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to decline scheduling kratom. Instead of protecting public health, this legislation caters to Senator Morris’s campaign donors, including anti-kratom drug rehab centers and pharmaceutical interests that stand to profit from a ban.
“This bill isn’t about public safety—it’s about politics,” said Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the AKA. “We’re urging Governor Landry to reject this reckless criminalization effort and stand with the 325,000 Louisianans who responsibly use kratom, many of whom are veterans managing chronic pain and PTSD without dangerous opioids.”
The AKA strongly urges Governor Landry to veto SB 154 and instead convene a Louisiana Kratom Commission to:
- Study kratom’s safety and potential for misuse,
- Address the risks of adulterated or synthetically enhanced products,
- Recommend a science-based regulatory framework that protects consumers without criminalizing them.
Take Action Now
Louisiana residents can contact Governor Landry and ask him to veto SB 154 by visiting: www.protectkratom.org/louisiana
America should stand for facts—not fear, and for science—not special interests. Louisiana deserves thoughtful regulation—not blanket criminalization.
About American Kratom Association (AKA)
Media Contact
Mac Haddowpress@americankratom.org
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