Kratom Regulation
Summary
Legislators have received outside lobbying emails about kratom; a New York Times article raised safety questions, and the county attorney is reviewing. Members recalled past constituent pleas to restrict it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Consumers if accurate safety information and regulation result.
Young people and others using unregulated designer drugs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — November 6, 2026
Legislators have received outside lobbying emails about kratom; a New York Times article raised safety questions, and the county attorney is reviewing. Members recalled past constituent pleas to restrict it.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026
No county update was ready on kratom, a substance tied to injuries; the county attorney promised a written report before the next meeting and will track pending state legislation.
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