Idaho Capitol Watch
House Health & Welfare Committee - Mar 18, 2026 - March 18, 2026
House Health and Welfare Committee heard extensive testimony on HB 864 to ban Kratom as Schedule I. Sponsors cited overdose deaths and addiction risks; opp
House Health and Welfare Committee heard extensive testimony on HB 864 to ban Kratom as Schedule I. Sponsors cited overdose deaths and addiction risks; opponents advocated regulation over ban, distinguishing natural leaf from synthetics like 7-OH. Session adjourned for continuati
Key topics
- House Bill 864
- Kratom Schedule I ban
- Overdose deaths
- Addiction risks
- Regulation vs prohibition
Session highlights
- Committee called to order by Chairman Vander Woude.
- Sponsor Rep. Polanka introduces HB 864 to ban Kratom Schedule I.
- Co-sponsor Rep. Bingham details overdose stats and expert support.
- Treatment provider reports 225% increase in Kratom addiction cases.
- Retailer Andrea Jackson defends 15 years safe natural Kratom sales.
Bills discussed
Duration: 1h 18m ยท 8 participants
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