Event Brief
Bill to ban kratom in Tennessee heads to governor's desk
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: A bill banning kratom, linked to opioid recovery and FDA warnings, is set for the governor's approval.
WHO: Tennessee lawmakers
WHAT: A bill to ban kratom
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The substance is linked to both opioid recovery claims and FDA safety warnings.
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