Rhode Island House Approves Kratom Regulation Bill in 40 to 24 Vote

Kratom regulation bill clears Rhode Island House

Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy, a Westerly Democrat, rises to defend his bill that would regulate the psychoactive compound kratom during the Rhode Island House of Representatives' floor session on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)For the second year in a row, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill that would legalize and regulate the sale and manufacture of kratom, the psychoactive drug derive…

Rhode Island House Approves Kratom Regulation Bill in 40 to 24 Vote

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved legislation to regulate the sale and distribution of kratom, a plant-based product with stimulant and opioid-like properties that’s used both recreationally and medicinally. The vote was 40 to 24. The measure, titled the Rhode Island Kratom Act, was introduced by Representatives Brian Kennedy, John Edwards, and Grace Diaz. The bill would …