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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. In the definition of "cannabis", provides that "cannabis" does not include hemp, industrial hemp, or Illinois hemp for human consumption as defined and authorized under the Industrial Hemp Act, but includes intoxicating hemp as defined under the Industrial Hemp Act. Amends the Industrial Hemp Act. Revises definitions to conform to federal law. Adds definitions of "Illinois hemp for human consumption", "intoxicating hemp", and "synthetic hemp product". Directs the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to conform to federal law. Directs the Department to also adopt rules regarding hemp products intended for human consumption that (1) require testing, (2) establish labeling requirements, (3) require child-resistant packaging, and (4) prohibit branding attractive to children. Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, delivery, or furnishment of a hemp product intended for human consumption to a person who is under 21 years of age. Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, offer for sale, delivery, or furnishment of synthetic hemp products. Provides for civil penalties for violations to be deposited into the Industrial Hemp Regulatory Fund. Provides that the exception in the Cannabis Control Act for the Industrial Hemp Act does not apply to synthetic hemp products. Amends the Cannabis Control Act. Changes the definition of "cannabis".
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to regulate hemp products, particularly those intended for human consumption. It clarifies that "cannabis" under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act does not include hemp, industrial hemp, or Illinois hemp for human consumption, but it does include "intoxicating hemp." The bill revises definitions in the Industrial Hemp Act to align with federal law and introduces new definitions for "Illinois hemp for human consumption," "intoxicating hemp," and "synthetic hemp product." The Department of Agriculture is directed to create rules for hemp products intended for human consumption, including requirements for testing, labeling, child-resistant packaging, and prohibiting branding attractive to children. It also prohibits the sale of these products to individuals under 21 years of age and bans the manufacture, distribution, and sale of synthetic hemp products, with civil penalties for violations. The bill also clarifies that the exception for industrial hemp in the Cannabis Control Act does not apply to synthetic hemp products.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Cannabis (on 02/25/2026)
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