Bill HB5526.
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes kratom (including any parts of the plant Mitragyna speciosa, whether growing or not, and any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant, including but not limited to mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) a Schedule I controlled substance.
Please forward your desire to defeat this bill to: (here is a link to a sample letters but keep in mind the best letters are personal testimonials that tell how kratom has helped you and what it would mean if it became scheduled)
Dennis M. Reboletti
721 West Lake Street
Suite203
Springfield, IL 62706
[email protected]
In addition it would also be more effective if you could also forward a copy to the other bill sponsors and committee members initially reviewing the bill (Rules committee).
House Sponsors:
Patricia R. Bellock (R) [email protected] (217) 782-1448 [215-N Stratton Office Building, Springfield, IL 62706]
Committee Chairperson:
Barbara Flynn Currie (D) [email protected] (217) 782-8121 [300 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706]
Committee Members:
Ed Sullivan, Jr. (R) [email protected] (217) 782-3696 [314 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706] Lou Lang (D) [email protected] (217) 782-1252 [109 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706] David R. Leitch (R) [email protected] (217) 782-8108 [314 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706] Frank J. Mautino (D) [email protected] (217) 782-0140 [300 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706]
Lastly there has been a change.org petition drive that you can access here.
https://www.change.org/petitions/illinois-state-legislature-do-not-pass-hb5526
Want to learn more about kratom quality and value? Start here:
Why Buying Cheap Kratom Can Be Dangerous