American Kratom Association (AKA) Urges Louisiana Governor to Veto SB 154 – A Dangerous and Unjust Criminalization Bill

Governor should protect Louisiana citizens and support science and common sense

SB 154 is based on misinformation and political favoritism, not science. During debate, proponents of the bill relied on incomplete and demonstrably false claims—ignoring the expert evaluations that led the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to decline scheduling kratom. Instead of protecting public health, this legislation caters to Senator Morris’s campaign donors, including anti-kratom drug rehab centers and pharmaceutical interests that stand to profit from a ban.

“This bill isn’t about public safety—it’s about politics,” said Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the AKA. “We’re urging Governor Landry to reject this reckless criminalization effort and stand with the 325,000 Louisianans who responsibly use kratom, many of whom are veterans managing chronic pain and PTSD without dangerous opioids.”

The AKA strongly urges Governor Landry to veto SB 154 and instead convene a Louisiana Kratom Commission to:

• Study kratom’s safety and potential for misuse,
• Address the risks of adulterated or synthetically enhanced products,
• Recommend a science-based regulatory framework that protects consumers without criminalizing them.

Take Action Now

Louisiana residents can contact Governor Landry and ask him to veto SB 154 by visiting: www.protectkratom.org/louisiana

America should stand for facts—not fear, and for science—not special interests. Louisiana deserves thoughtful regulation—not blanket criminalization.

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