Alabama hemp bill creates confusion; industry braces for fight - Alabama Policy Institute

Alabama hemp bill creates confusion; industry braces for fight - Alabama Policy Institute

Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, displays a hemp-derived product as he introduces a bill to regulate the industry to the House Health Committee on April 2, 2025, in Montgomery, Ala. Whitt’s bill is on Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk, but the provisions of the legislation have led to criticism of the bill and confusion over what it does. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) A bill aimed at regulating consumable hemp products has landed on Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk, but …

Alabama Governor Faces Contrasting Calls To Sign Or Veto Hemp Regulation Bill On Her Desk

"We're just trying to figure out what exactly is going to happen and what is not going to happen before we really start doing anything." By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector A bill aimed at regulating consumable hemp products has landed on Gov. Kay Ivey's (R) desk, but its future is uncertain. HB 445, sponsored by Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), would establish regulations for consumable hemp products in Alabama, but the bill's language and potentia…