No let up in March!

Several states and localities are advancing hearings next week with ban proposals and your voice is needed to make a real difference right now.

First, thank you to everyone who helped engage in areas like Georgia, Ohio, and more this week. Ohio went well and Georgia was full of bias testimony but we will continued to fight in GA.

New challenges are emerging quickly, and several states need immediate advocacy.

 

⚖️ Tennessee – Two Hearings Scheduled

Multiple kratom-related bills are moving through the Tennessee legislature.

SB 1656 (“Matthew Davenport’s Law”)
Creates new criminal offenses and testing requirements related to kratom.

📅 Hearing: March 9, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Senate Judiciary Committee

Additionally:

HB 1649
📅 Hearing: March 11, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 House Judiciary Committee

Tennessee residents are strongly encouraged to contact legislators and attend hearings if possible.

👉 Take action:
protectkratom.org/tenn

 

🚨 Iowa – Ban Bill May Be Debated Monday

The Iowa House is moving forward with a kratom ban bill (HF 2133) that could appear on the debate calendar Monday, March 9.

This proposal would prohibit kratom instead of regulating it responsibly.

Iowa advocates must contact legislators immediately and ask them to oppose the ban and support consumer protection instead.

👉 Take action here:
protectkratom.org/iowa

When sending your message, please include your personal story about why safe access to natural kratom matters to you.

 

🛑 West Virginia – Ask Senate to Remove Kratom from HB 5214

In West Virginia, lawmakers are considering HB 5214, which includes kratom in legislation that could harm consumers.

Advocates are asking the Senate committee to remove kratom from the bill and instead consider responsible regulation.

👉 Contact lawmakers here:
protectkratom.org/westvirginia

🚫 New York – Nassau County Ban Hearing Monday

A local ban on kratom sales is moving forward in Nassau County.

📅 Public Hearing and Vote:
March 9, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM

Local advocates are encouraged to submit comments or participate in the hearing to oppose the proposed prohibition.

👉 Learn how to participate:
protectkratom.org/newyork

Kansas – Ban Bill Advances to the House

In Kansas, the Senate passed SB 497 on March 5, which would place kratom in Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, effectively banning the plant statewide.

The bill now moves to the Kansas House of Representatives, where it will likely be reviewed by the House Health Committee.

Advocates in Kansas should prepare to engage as the bill moves forward.