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Associated Press
4 days ago
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- Associated Press
"Don't Criminalize Me" Rally at Louisiana Capitol Asks Governor Landry to Veto Senate Bill 154
Help give voice to over 325K Louisianans who will be criminalized by SB154 On June 3, 2025, the 'Don't Criminalize Me' rally gathers at the Louisiana State Capitol to ask Governor Landry to veto Senate Bill 154. What: Louisiana kratom advocates, veterans, small business owners, and concerned citizens will gather on the Capitol steps for the 'Don't Criminalize Me' Rally to urge Governor Jeff Landry to veto Senate Bill 154, which would criminalize the possession and use of kratom by over 325,000 Louisianans. Louisiana and national media is strongly encouraged to attend and contact for details. When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time Where: Louisiana State Capitol, located at 900 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Why: Senate Bill 154 threatens to unjustly criminalize law-abiding citizens—including many veterans—who responsibly use kratom as part of their health and wellness routines. The rally will call on the Governor to veto SB154 and instead establish a Louisiana Kratom Commission to: Advocates will share personal stories and expert perspectives supporting appropriate regulations and age restriction evidence-based policy—not fear-driven bans. Visuals: Signs, banners, personal testimonials, and a peaceful crowd demanding consumer protection—not criminalization. Media Inquiries: Contact Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the American Kratom Association, at 571-294-5978 or [email protected]. About American Kratom Association (AKA) American Kratom Association (AKA) is a consumer-based, nonprofit organization, focused on furthering the latest science as guidance for kratom public policy. AKA works to give a voice to millions of Americans by fighting to protect their rights to access safe and natural kratom. For more information, visit and learn more at Media Contact Mac Haddow [email protected] ### SOURCE: American Kratom Association (AKA) Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
Associated Press
29-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
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 American Kratom Association (AKA) is calling on Governor Jeff Landry to immediately veto SB 154, a bill that will unjustly criminalize more than 325,000 law-abiding Louisianans who currently use kratom as part of their personal health and wellness routines. If signed into law, SB 154 would strip these individuals—including many veterans—of safe access to kratom and turn them into criminals overnight. 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: Take Action Now Louisiana residents can contact Governor Landry and ask him to veto SB 154 by visiting: America should stand for facts—not fear, and for science—not special interests. Louisiana deserves thoughtful regulation—not blanket criminalization. About American Kratom Association (AKA) American Kratom Association (AKA) is a consumer-based, nonprofit organization, focused on furthering the latest science as guidance for kratom public policy. AKA works to give a voice to millions of Americans by fighting to protect their rights to access safe and natural kratom. For more information, visit and learn more at Media Contact Mac Haddow [email protected] ### SOURCE: American Kratom Association (AKA) Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
