BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It has been nearly one year since a Ballston Spa mother lost her son to a drug called Kratom. Two months ago, state lawmakers took action to regulate the drug however, that legislation still hasn’t been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Ballston Spa mom Cari Scribner has spent the last several months protesting, speaking out, pushing for legislation, but most of all, not giving up on a cause that is near and dear to her heart. Scribner lost her son Nick to a drug called Kratom in November of 2024.
“Every day I feel a little less encouraged, but I believe they will go through. I believe she will sign them,” said Scribner.
Scribner is referring to two bills that she helped push forward that would create a warning label for Kratom products as well as a hefty fine for anyone who sells kratom to people under 21 years old. Both bills were unanimously passed by the Assembly and the Senate back in July…