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📢 VERY GOOD NEWS FOR OHIO: SB 299 (An additional KCPA bill to HB 587) HAS ITS 2ND HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24 — Let's Keep The Momentum Going Ohio’s kratom consumer protection bill, SB 299, is moving forward. It is scheduled for its 2nd hearing on March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Senate General Government Committee. The Ohio Senate’s upload page for that meeting lists S.B. 299 as an agenda item, and the Ohio Legislature bill page describes SB 299 as legislation regarding the sales of kratom products. SB 299 represents a regulatory path forward. This bill advances a KCPA-style approach focused on consumer protections, product standards, and lawful adult access to natural kratom. Ohio supporters still have an important opportunity to help build the record in favor of regulation, consumer safety, and continued access. WHAT SUPPORTERS SHOULD DO NOW Submit written testimony through the official Senate upload page. Use the official testimony portal for the March 24, 2026 Senate General Government Committee meeting and select S.B. 299. The page requires your name, email, testimony PDF, whether you are a Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party, and your testimony type. Also complete the Witness Information Form. The form asks for your name, whether you are representing yourself or an organization, your contact information, the bill number, your position (Proponent / Opponent / Interested Party), and a brief statement on your position. Email your materials separately as PDFs. After completing both documents, send: your written testimony PDF your completed witness form PDF by email to the committee members as an added step to make sure your support is seen. TESTIMONY INSTRUCTIONS Write your testimony in support of SB 299 Save it as a PDF Complete the Witness Information Form Mark yourself as Proponent Save that form as a PDF Submit your testimony through the official Senate upload page Then email both PDFs separately to the committee members by email Instructions & Links In Comments! TESTIMONY TEMPLATE Subject: Proponent Testimony – SB 299 Dear Chair Roegner and Members of the Senate General Government Committee, My name is [Your Name], and I am writing in support of SB 299. I respectfully urge you to support this bill because responsible regulation of natural kratom is a better approach than prohibition. [Briefly share your experience and why this bill matters to you. You may wish to include:] How natural kratom has helped you Why consumer protections and product standards are important Why adults should retain access to plain leaf kratom Why regulation is safer and more effective than a ban SB 299 offers a practical and responsible framework to protect consumers while preserving access to natural kratom. I respectfully ask for your support. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name] [City, State] [Email] FINAL MESSAGE Ohio still has a real opportunity to advance kratom regulation the right way & lead the way for other states to follow an equitable path for U.S. citizens. Stand up for regulation. Stand up for access. Stand up for consumer protection. LINKS AND CONTACTS IN COMMENTS #kratom #kratomcommunity #kratomlife #kratomsaveslives #iamkratom #kratomusa #kratompowder #kratomtea #kratomvendor #kratomshop #wearekratom #keepkratomlegal #kratomlove #kratomlovers #kratomextract #kratomcapsules #kratomamerica #savekratom #kratomonline @LBlessing308 (Primary sponsor of SB 299 - key senator in charge!) @kristinaroegner (Chair, Senate General Government Committee - overseeing SB 299 hearings) @tgavarone (Vice Chair, General Government Committee) @SteveHuffmanOH (Committee member) @BillReineke (Committee member) @JaneTimken (Committee member) @TheKratomAssn @kratomscience @TeamKratom @KratomTimes @MikeOdioso @lorenzforohio @Kpascuch @misteaz79 @TauntonKratom @KratomGuyShow

🚨 Thank you, Ohio Advocates! HB 587 (KCPA) Momentum is Building - Let's keep this going! First of all, I want to thank everyone for participating in fighting the kratom ban. We are seeing the results of your hard work right now! It may seem like we've gotten to a good enough place but, let's not take a risk by failing to stay involved. I know it seems like sending the same emails over and over again but, this is the way that we can fight this. Here's how we can keep the momentum going: TL;DR: The 1st hearing for HB 587 (Kratom Consumer Protection Act) was Feb 25th. We need to flood the House Agriculture Committee with emails NOW to force a 2nd hearing and stop the Pharmacy Board’s push for a total ban. The Situation HB 587 regulates natural kratom (21 , testing, labeling). This is our best defense against a full state ban. The first hearing is done; now we must demand the 2nd Hearing (Proponent Testimony) be scheduled immediately. 3 Steps to Take Right Now Email the Committee Leadership Send a polite (and thankful) email to the Chair and Vice Chair today. Re-send every 4–5 days to stay at the top of their inbox. (I know it sounds crazy but, this is the way we keep momentum in the right direction. As far as we know, BOP is still pushing to schedule natural kratom right now.) Chair Roy Klopfenstein: rep82@ohiohouse.gov Vice Chair Johnathan Newman: rep80@ohiohouse.gov Subject: Support HB 587 – Schedule 2nd Hearing Soon! Dear Chair Klopfenstein and Vice Chair Newman, I am an Ohio resident and responsible kratom user. I strongly support HB 587 to regulate natural kratom safely. Please schedule the 2nd Hearing (proponent testimony) quickly so the public can share their support. This bill protects Ohioans while maintaining safe access. Thank you. 2. Sign Up for Committee Alerts Don't miss the 2nd hearing announcement. Sign up for the Agriculture Committee mailing list: Link: Sign Up Here URL: ohiohouse.gov/committees/agr… Contact Your Representative Find your specific State Rep at legislature.ohio.gov. Ask them to co-sponsor HB 587 and urge the Ag Committee to move it forward. URL: legislature.ohio.gov/ (I will provide a list of emails in the comments.) Why This Matters The Board of Pharmacy wants a ban. HB 587 provides regulation. Volume and persistence are the only things that move committee calendars. If we don't speak up now, we could lose the chance to later. Action Resources: Track the Bill: HB 587 Status URL: legislature.ohio.gov/legisla… Scientific Support: American Kratom Association URL: americankratom.org/science Have you sent your emails? Drop a ✅ or comment below! Let’s keep this moving! #kratom #kratomcommunity #kratomlife #kratomsaveslives #iamkratom #kratomusa #kratompowder #kratomtea #kratomvendor #kratomshop #wearekratom #keepkratomlegal #kratomlove #kratomlovers #kratomextract #kratomcapsules #kratomamerica #savekratom #kratomonline @LBlessing308 @lorenzforohio @TheKratomAssn @kratomscience @Kpascuch @misteaz79 @TauntonKratom @KratomGuyShow @TeamKratom @KratomTimes @i_love_kratom

📣🗽Great news! - Ohio KCPA Bills - 1st Hearing Tomorrow! During the AKA meeting tonight, Mac Haddow answered my question and informed that there will be a hearing tomorrow for HB587! This is a VERY good sign for Ohio, friends! Thank you for your advocacy! Thank you to all the representatives and senators supporting the KCPA🙏 legislature.ohio.gov/legisla… #kratom #kratomcommunity #kratomlife #kratomsaveslives #iamkratom #kratomusa #kratompowder #kratomtea #kratomvendor #kratomshop #wearekratom #keepkratomlegal #kratomlove #kratomlovers #kratomextract #kratomcapsules #kratomamerica #savekratom #kratomonline @LBlessing308 @lorenzforohio @TheKratomAssn @kratomscience @Kpascuch @misteaz79 @TauntonKratom @KratomGuyShow @TeamKratom @KratomTimes @i_love_kratom

⚠️ OHIOANS: Your Continued Support Is Needed - Critical Deadlines to Protect Natural Kratom Access Ohio residents — this is a pivotal moment. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is advancing a rule to classify mitragynine (natural kratom’s primary alkaloid) as Schedule I. At the same time, the General Assembly has introduced SB 299 and HB 587, which would regulate kratom responsibly under the Ohio Department of Agriculture through a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). ✅ FOUR CRITICAL ACTION STEPS Tip: Including the scientific links below in your testimony makes your comments stronger, more credible, and more influential. 1️⃣ Submit Written Testimony Public Hearing Deadline: February 24 📧 rulescomments@pharmacy.ohio.gov  (I've heard that this was not working for some. If such is the case for you, please use contacts below): contact@pharmacy.ohio.gov — general Board email that has worked for others according to recent reports info@pharmacy.ohio.gov — general information email media.relations@pharmacy.ohio.gov — media relations email — not ideal but sometimes helps push visibility support@pharmacy.ohio.gov — general support Pro tip: Put the rule name and hearing date in the subject line of every email so it clearly lands in the correct category. Subject: PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY – Rule 4729:9-1-01.2 (Mitragynine) Include: Address it to: Members of the Board and Hearing Officer Clearly state you oppose scheduling mitragynine as Schedule I Distinguish natural kratom leaf from synthetic/adulterated derivatives Include your Ohio city/town Incorporate scientific evidence from the links below to strengthen your testimony Keep it respectful, factual, and concise. 2️⃣ Contact JCARR (Highest Priority) Meeting: March 2, 2026 📧 JCARR1@jcarr.state.oh.us Ask JCARR to invalidate the Board’s rule because SB 299 and HB 587 are actively being debated by the General Assembly. 📌 Submit your statement as a PDF or Word attachment if possible. Key Point: The legislature — not an agency — should decide policy when active bills are under review. 3️⃣ Contact Legislative Leaders & Committee Members Support Regulation Over Prohibition 📌 Email is the first and preferred option so your message is documented in writing. 📞 Calling is a strong second step after emailing — even brief, respectful calls are logged and can carry significant weight. Primary Sponsors Sen. Louis W. Blessing III – blessing@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-8082 Rep. Brian Lorenz – Rep60@ohiohouse.gov | (614) 466-8147 Senate General Government Committee Sen. Kristina Roegner – roegner@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-4823 Sen. Jerry Cirino – cirino@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-7718 Sen. Bill Reineke – reineke@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-8049 Sen. Michele Reynolds – reynolds@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-8064 Sen. Kent Smith – smith@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-4857 Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson – hicks-hudson@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-5204 Sen. Hearcel Craig – craig@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-5131 Find your district senator here: ohiosenate.gov/members/distr… Encourage them to: Advance SB 299 / HB 587 Support agricultural regulation standards Protect consumer access through testing and labeling requirements 4️⃣ Contact the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) 📧 CSIPublicComments@governor.ohio.gov ⚠️ The formal CSI public comment deadline was January 28. While submissions may no longer be added to the original comment record, continued outreach still demonstrates economic and small-business impact and ensures decision-makers remain aware of the real-world consequences of a Schedule I classification. If writing, include: Economic hardship Small business impact Why regulation through the Department of Agriculture is the practical solution 📣 Additional Way to Show Public Support You can also sign and share this petition: 🔗 Stop the Ohio Board of Pharmacy from banning Mitragyna speciosa (kratom): change.org/p/stop-the-ohio-b… A petition does not replace formal testimony or legislative outreach, but it helps demonstrate visible public opposition and community engagement. 📊 Why Regulation Makes Sense Low Toxicity CDC data shows that in an analysis of over 27,000 overdose deaths, kratom was identified as the sole substance in only 7 cases (0.03%). nida.nih.gov/research-topics… Biased Agonism (Reduced Respiratory Risk) Frontiers in Pharmacology (2024) confirms that mitragynine acts as a “biased agonist” and does not recruit beta-arrestin — the signaling pathway most associated with respiratory depression in classical opioids. frontiersin.org/journals/pha… WHO Review (2021) The World Health Organization’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence concluded there was insufficient evidence to recommend international scheduling of kratom or its primary alkaloids. ecddrepository.org/en/kratom… Johns Hopkins (2024/2025) Recent peer-reviewed research from Johns Hopkins found many adults who use kratom report improved daily productivity and quality of life measures following a typical dose. pure.johnshopkins.edu/en/pub… Distinct Pharmacology from Classical Opioids Clinical Chemistry (Oxford Academic) explains how kratom alkaloids differ structurally and pharmacologically from traditional opioids, highlighting important safety profile distinctions. academic.oup.com/clinchem/ar… 📚 American Kratom Association Science Hub americankratom.org/science I heard some claims that natural kratom was going to be removed from the entire ban. The truth is that natural kratom was "carved out" of the 180 day ban for synthetics but a rule making process to schedule natural kratom is still being pursued. STAY INVOLVED 📺 Important Update from the American Kratom Association (AKA) The AKA released a clarification video addressing the Board’s draft language: Video: February State Advocacy Update [25:34] – The Ohio 7-OH "Victory": Explanation that the Ohio Board of Pharmacy acknowledged a "carve-out" for natural kratom leaf containing trace amounts of 7-OH in their current ban proposal. This means progress has been made — advocacy forced clarification — but the work is not finished. The good news: SB 299 and HB 587 have been formally introduced and remain part of the legislative process. Regulation is officially on the table in the legislature, which is significant. 🌱 The Bigger Picture We are not facing a final decision. 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