Interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom
HJ 60 is a joint resolution requesting an interim committee study on kratom's effects and potential regulation in Montana. It directs the committee to investigate kratom's health benefits and risks, distribution methods in Montana, federal and other states' policies, and current state agency powers related to kratom. The study, required to conclude by September 2026, will examine kratom's use, health impacts, and regulatory approaches before making recommendations. This resolution does not create new laws or regulations but seeks information to inform future decisions.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025
Last action May 22, 2025
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The bill text includes minor formatting updates, such as adding a hyphen to the legislature year and adjusting line spacing. A significant numerical correction was made to the statistics, updating the estimated number of Americans who used kratom in 2021 from 1.7 million to 1.724 million. These changes refine the factual accuracy and presentation of the resolution without altering its core legislative intent or scope.
TECHNICAL
Corrected a statistical figure regarding kratom usage estimates from 1.7 million to 1.724 million Americans.
Updated formatting headers to include a hyphen in the legislature year and adjusted line indentation for consistency.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House Apr 24, 2025
How they voted
34–15
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Apr 29, 2025
D
Democratic18
83% Yea
R
Republican32
59% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
35
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Apr 29, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (34-15-1)
senate
Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Apr 25, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Apr 24, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (84-16)
house
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Curtis Schomer
RRepublican
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