Source: FOX3 Morning News
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A bill that passed just before lawmakers gaveled out of this year’s legislative session could be in jeopardy. Industry groups are calling on the governor to veto a measure that supporters said will add more safeguards to a substance called kratom.
Lawmakers want to make sure people buying kratom products know exactly what they’re getting. Some industry insiders said a bill they passed looking to do that could have unintended consequences.
Kratom is an herbal substance that some people use to help relieve things like pain and anxiety; the DEA lists it as a chemical of concern. Some people also use it to help with withdrawals from drugs like opioids or fentanyl. The bill passed on the last day of session this year after a representative used a rarely used maneuver to stop the measure from dying on the calendar and get it on the House floor for a vote.