Louisiana kratom Ban

LOUISIANA BANS KRATOM: World Incarceration Leader Criminalizes 325,000 More Citizens

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On June 5, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed SB154 into law, which will officially make kratom a Schedule I substance starting August 1, 2025. Louisiana has extremely draconian laws regarding Schedule I substances. Conviction for possession can result in 4 to 10 years of imprisonment (with or without hard labor) and fines up to $5,000. …

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Kratom Crackdown: Louisiana on the Brink of Criminalizing Natural Remedy Amidst Partisan Divide and Prison System Concerns

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BATON ROUGE, LA – A controversial bill that would outlaw kratom, a plant-based substance used by thousands across Louisiana for pain management and well-being, has cleared a major hurdle in the state legislature, igniting a firestorm of debate and raising serious questions about partisan politics and the influence of the state’s for-profit prison system. Senate …

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Louisiana Moves Toward Kratom Ban Amid Concerns Over Privatized Incarceration and Political Influence

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In Louisiana, a controversial bill aimed at banning kratom is rapidly advancing through the legislative process, despite opposition from scientists and longtime kratom users. On April 29, the state’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move Senate Bill 154 forward, marking a significant step toward potential criminalization of the botanical substance. SB154, introduced by State Senator …

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