With a kratom bill on the table, lawmaker asks — why not write the Word of Wisdom into Utah law?

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 738

Last Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago

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In the midst of a debate to regulate kratom in Utah, a lawmaker made the bold choice to suggest replacing the entire bill for the scripture responsible for most Latter-day Saints skipping coffee, tea and alcohol, known in the faith as the Word of Wisdom.

Arguing that allowed substances like alcohol and tobacco can be deadly and accessible to minors, West Valley City Republican Rep. Matt MacPherson told the House floor Wednesday morning that to …

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