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CT SB00970

CT SB00970
An Act Concerning Cannabinoids, Hemp And Hemp Products.

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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To (1) redefine "marijuana" to exclude certain products, (2) define "naturally manufactured hemp cannabinoid" and "low-THC hemp product", (3) redefine "synthetic cannabinoid", "independent testing laboratory", "manufacture" and "manufacturer hemp product", (4) authorize licensees to sell high-THC hemp products and naturally manufactured hemp cannabinoids to certain persons, (5) authorize additional persons to conduct testing of manufacturer hemp products and modify various requirements concerning testing procedures, (6) authorize unlicensed sales of certain low-THC hemp products, (7) modify various requirements concerning packaging, presenting and advertising manufacturer hemp products, and (8) modify various provisions concerning the THC content of hemp and manufacturer hemp products.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Connecticut's legal framework for hemp and hemp-derived products by redefining several key terms and creating new regulations for manufacturing, testing, and selling hemp-based items. The bill introduces the concept of "naturally manufactured hemp cannabinoids," which are cannabinoids derived from hemp through various extraction methods like heat decarboxylation, solvent-based extraction, and lipid infusion. It expands the definition of marijuana to exclude certain hemp products and creates a new category called "low-THC hemp product" with strict THC concentration limits. The bill allows licensed manufacturers to sell high-THC hemp products and naturally manufactured hemp cannabinoids to dispensaries and other licensed producers, and permits unlicensed sales of low-THC hemp products. Additionally, the bill establishes comprehensive testing requirements, mandates detailed product labeling, and prohibits health claims on hemp product packaging. The legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for the hemp and cannabinoid industry while ensuring consumer safety through rigorous testing and transparency requirements. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and regulators time to adapt to the new regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

General Law Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Senate LCO Amendment #10592 (D) - Senate LCO Amendment #10592 (D) (on 06/03/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00970&which_year=2025
Senate LCO Amendment #10592 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10592-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10592 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-00970-R00LCO10592-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #10414 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10414-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10414 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-00970-R00LCO10414-FNA.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10096 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10096-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10096 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-00970-R00LCO10096-FNA.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9957 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09957-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9957 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-00970-R00LCO09957-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8166 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-00970-R00LCO08166-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #8166 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08166-R00-AMD.pdf
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00970-R03-SB.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 605 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025SB-00970-R000605-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 605 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025SB-00970-R000605-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00970-R02-SB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00970-R01-SB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00970-R00-SB.PDF
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