Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislation to Protect NYers Against the Harmful Effects of Kratom by Governor Kathy Hochul published on 2025-12-22T16:39:12Z December 22, 2025 — Albany, NY — Governor Hochul signed two pieces of landmark legislation to protect New Yorkers from the harmful effects of kratom, a commercially available herbal product sold for recreational use. Genre News & Politics