Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ60: Interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom
Status: Failed, May 22, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom; and requiring that the results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON THE EFFECTS AND REGULATION OF KRATOM; AND REQUIRING THAT THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, the leaves of the kratom tree of southeastern Asia can be consumed in capsule, pill, or extract form, or chewed, smoked, or brewed into tea to produce both stimulative and sedative effects; and WHEREAS, kratom has long been valued for its analgesic effects and has been used to aid in the management of opioid withdrawal and used in traditional medicine, but there are rising concerns about the health risks associated with kratom use and its connection with addictive disorders; and WHEREAS, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 1.7 24 million Americans 12 years of age and older used kratom in 2021; and WHEREAS, though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse continue to conduct research to measure and better understand the short-term and long-term health benefits or risk effects of kratom use, states have started addressing the topic and enacting varying policies to regulate the substance; and WHEREAS, the Montana Legislature …
Sponsors
- Schomer, Curtis (R, 48) · primary sponsor
- Zolnikov, Daniel (R, 22)
Latest actions
- : (H) Died in Process
- : (S) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Committee Report
- : (S) Committee Executive Action
- : (S) Hearing
- : (S) 1st Reading
- : (S) Referred to Committee
Votes
- Do Concur (April 30, 2025): 24 yea, 26 nay, failed
- Do Concur (April 29, 2025): 33 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 24, 2025): 84 yea, 16 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 23, 2025): 81 yea, 18 nay, passed
Subjects: Crimes, Alcohol, Interim Study Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJ60?
- HJ60 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom.
- What does HJ60 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom; and requiring that the results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of HJ60?
- Failed as of May 22, 2025. Latest action: (H) Died in Process (May 22, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ60?
- Schomer, Curtis (R, 48), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJ60?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4144
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