Bill > HJ60

This joint resolution requests the Legislative Council to designate an interim committee to conduct a comprehensive study on kratom, a substance derived from a southeastern Asian tree that can be consumed in various forms and has both potential medicinal benefits and health risks. The study aims to investigate kratom's different forms and usage methods, examine its potential health benefits and risks, study its prevalence and distribution in Montana, review existing federal and state policies, and determine an appropriate regulatory approach. The committee will gather input from various stakeholders, including businesses, public health officials, and state departments, and is required to complete all aspects of the study by September 15, 2026, with a final report to be presented to the 70th Legislature. The resolution was motivated by previous unsuccessful legislative attempts to regulate kratom and the need to better understand its potential impacts on Montanans, especially given an estimated 24 million Americans used kratom in 2021 and ongoing research by federal agencies like the FDA, CDC, and NIDA.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4144