Health and Human Services Oversight Feb 25, 2026

Health and Human Services Oversight Committee · February 25, 2026

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House Bill 4,248: Regulate THC-type hemp drinks; restrict sales to 3-tier liquor system

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Representative Kennedy presented House Bill 4,248 proposing that THC-type hemp drink products be sold only under the states three-tier alcohol distribution system (e.g., liquor stores) so purchasers must be 21 or older. Representative Ranson asked whether restaurants would be included; Kennedy clarified anything managed under the three-tier system would be covered. The committee voted to report the bill as a do-pass (9-0).

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A legislative Health and Human Services Oversight Committee hearing considered a series of bills including measures to regulate THC drinkables, protect pregnancy resource centers from discrimination and lawsuits, updates to foster-care placement standards, and rules on labeling for marijuana edibles; most bills were reported out of committee with recommendations to pass.

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