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This week's AHAA policy report covers major cannabis and hemp legislation across the United States. Hawaii advances comprehensive adult-use legalization with social equity provisions, Wisconsin and Michigan introduce strict hemp-derived cannabinoid regulations, and multiple states expand medical marijuana program eligibility. Discover key compliance requirements, passage forecasts, and important deadlines affecting the cannabis and hemp industries.

The hemp industry faces an existential threat hidden within the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill. Proposed changes would redefine hemp, ban key cannabinoid products, and transfer enforcement to hostile agencies, effectively dismantling the industry. With just 60 days to act, this is a critical moment for small businesses, consumer choice, and fair competition.

The hemp industry faces its greatest existential threat since prohibition. Hidden within the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill lies language that could eliminate legal hemp products overnight—not through public debate, but through bureaucratic sleight of hand. This legislation threatens jobs, tax revenue, and consumer access to safe alternatives, all while benefiting corporate marijuana monopolies. Time is running out to act.