Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted a press conference today to voice his support for House Bill 4293 and regulating “intoxicating hemp” products sold outside of a licensed cannabis dispensary. “This regulatory gray area has created a loophole that put Illinois … Continue reading →
Lawmakers and stakeholders deliberated on two cannabis bills in the Illinois House to the edge of the 5 a.m. spring-session deadline yesterday morning but ultimately did not bring either House Bill 4293, the Hemp Consumer Products Act, nor House Bill … Continue reading →
House Bill 4293, also known as the Hemp Consumer Products Act, passed the Illinois Senate today with a vote of 54-1 (and passed the House 105-0 with one present vote on April 15). The Hemp Consumer Products Act includes new … Continue reading →
The battle over hemp regulations in Illinois shifted significantly today when Senate Amendment 002 was included into unrelated House Bill 4293, which addresses the Massage Licensing Act and the Sex Offender Registration Act. Amendment 002, cited as the Hemp Consumer … Continue reading →
