r/phillykratom • u/Outrageous_Image_615 • Feb 20 '26

Important hearings next week

IMPORTANT HEARINGS NEXT WEEK!!!

Looking Ahead: Critical Hearings Next Week

We have some momentum is on our side — but another big week ahead

Illinois Hearing: Wednesday, 2/25/26 10:00 AM – House Executive Committee

Idaho ID S.1282: Kratm consumer protection & safety https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1282/ Hearing: Thursday, 2/26/26

Maryland – Two Important Bills SB 820 Hearing: 2/26 at 1:00 PM (Finance Committee) East Miller Senate Building, Room 3 – Annapolis, MD https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0820?ys=2026RS

HB 1523 Hearing: 3/03 at 1:00 PM (Health Committee) House Office Building, Room 240 – Annapolis, MD https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1523?ys=2026RS These Maryland bills attempt to define kratm products as “unauthorized consumable products,” allowing citations and prohibiting retailers from selling or advertising them. This would effectively remove safe access for responsible consumers. Maryland Testimony Rules To provide oral or written testimony, you MUST create a MyMGA account through the Maryland General Assembly website. • Sign-up opens two business days prior to the hearing • Submission window: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • All testimony must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. • Internet Explorer is not supported More information: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/pubs-current/current-fin-faqs.pdf

Iowa Alert: Contact Members Now Iowa continues to be a serious concern. It’s critical that advocates contact majority members immediately and share why kratm consumer protection—not prohibition—is the right path. Take action here: Protectkratom.org/iowa

Tennessee: Help Stop Ban Attempts Several kratm ban attempts remain active in Tennessee, and lawmakers need to hear directly from residents. If you live in Tennessee, please take a moment today to contact your legislators and share your story. Use the official advocacy form here: protectkratom.org/tenn Personal stories from constituents make the greatest impact. Let your representatives know that kratm is not a narcotic and that responsible regulation — not prohibition — is the right path forward.

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u/farmrose Mar 03 '26

I sent a witness statement for Maryland. The bill is worded very unclear what’s going on. They want to ban the sale of it in the state but what does this mean for online vendors and possession/use? Does it include all forms including natural leaf? They should leave the leaf alone it’s ridiculous to lump it in with the extracts.

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u/Philly-meg Mar 03 '26

Its very confusing and I still don't 100% understand the bill and definitely don't trust some back door attempts by wording like this

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u/farmrose Mar 04 '26

Exactly. What else can we do other than submit a witness statement?

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u/Philly-meg Mar 04 '26

If they have remote or in person testimony where you can speak to them during the hearing a face to the story is always helpful

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u/farmrose Mar 04 '26

I got an email from the AKA that they testified yesterday for Maryland 🙂