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Committee advances bill adding safety checkpoints and age verification for hemp‑derived cannabinoid products
Summary
Representative Hurd said HB2241 requires hemp-derived cannabinoid products to pass safety checkpoints with consumer protections and age verification; sponsor cited a roughly $2.5 million positive fiscal note and the bill was sent to judiciary as amended.
Representative Hurd told the committee House Bill 2241 would require hemp-derived cannabinoid products to pass safety checkpoints before reaching the market, add age verification, and create enforceable accountability to protect consumers and small businesses. He said the legislature worked with the Attorney General’s office to address a concern through the committee amendment and that the bill carries a roughly $2,500,000 positive fiscal note.
No members registered substantive objections during the committee discussion and the committee voted to send HB2241, as amended, to the Judiciary Committee (recorded as 18 ayes, 0 nays). Representative Hurd emphasized the measure is intended to provide consumer safety where no enforceable protections currently exist.
