Public policy observationFederal hemp definition changes in 40 daysOct 3, 2026

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Hemp + Cannabis Policy, With Sources and Gaps

Hemp & THC Bill Tracker

2,076 public bill and rule records since 2018 after relevance screening. “Who it helps” is an analytical classification with a short reason—not a claim about legislative intent. Unscored and review-needed records are labeled explicitly; imported omnibus text opens on the record page rather than consuming the list.

Pro-hempPro-cannabisBoth winBoth loseNeutral / mixedUnscored Hemp and licensed cannabis are two different industries — items are scored by who they help when analysis is available.

Legislation

showing 1851–1900 of 2076
BillS0766 Hemp Growth ActOpen source record Why Pro-hemp: Authorizes hemp production and growthRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereRI
Who it helpsPro-hemp
Last actionJun 11, 2019
BillHB2157 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019Open source record Why Neutral: Appropriations/administrative; cannabis-related status unclear.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereFederal
Who it helpsNeutral
Last actionJun 6, 2019
BillSB240 Industrial Hemp Products RegulationOpen source record Why Pro-hemp: Industrial hemp product regulation in Colorado.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereCO
Who it helpsPro-hemp
Last actionMay 29, 2019
BillS3795 Revises requirements to authorize and access medical cannabis; establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; revises permit requirements for alternative treatment centers; establishes additional legal protections for patients and caregivers; and establishes home grow pilot program.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Expands licensed medical cannabis access/programsRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNJ
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionMay 20, 2019
BillHB2348 Clean Slate Act of 2019Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Clean Slate Act: cannabis conviction clearing.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereFederal
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionMay 20, 2019
BillSB1552 Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity ActOpen source record Why Pro-cannabis: Marijuana decriminalization/freedom; supports legalization.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereFederal
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionMay 20, 2019
BillSB0360 As enacted, expands the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco and Vapor Products Act and other laws concerning juveniles' access to tobacco and vaping products to apply to hemp for smoking. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Section 68-1-132.Open source record Why Pro-hemp: Expands hemp product access prevention (youth); treats hemp as regulated product.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereTN
Who it helpsPro-hemp
Last actionMay 13, 2019
BillHF2285 Cannabis; individuals 21 years of age or older possession and consumption allowed, regulation for commercial purpose provided, rulemaking and fees authorized, penalties provided, sales taxed, crime expungement provided, and Clean Indoor Air Act modified.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Cannabis cultivation, sales, licensing expansionRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereMN
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionMay 10, 2019
BillHB213 Georgia Hemp Farming Act; enactOpen source record Why Neutral: Industrial hemp administrationRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereGA
Who it helpsNeutral
Last actionMay 10, 2019
BillH3660 SC Compassionate Care ActOpen source record Why Neutral: Too vague or insufficient context to determine market impactRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereSC
Who it helpsNeutral
Last actionMay 9, 2019