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The week of December 31, 2025, marks a significant transition period as states finalize year-end regulations and prepare for 2026 implementation deadlines.

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.

This week brings major movement in hemp and cannabis policy as states tighten THC rules, introduce age restrictions, and expand medical frameworks. With a possible federal ban still on the table, consumers and businesses need to stay alert and take action to protect fair, accessible hemp regulation nationwide.

State lawmakers are moving aggressively toward total THC caps, new licensing systems, and age restrictions. Federal lawmakers are simultaneously debating national bans. Hemp is being targeted from both directions.

A break down of the latest federal signals, key state developments, and why a unified voice is now the single most important factor in preventing a nationwide ban.

As we head into the final weeks of 2025, the biggest threat to hemp is not coming only from the states. In Washington, several lawmakers are still pushing for federal language that would ban most hemp-derived products nationwide.

This week brings several updates on federal and state policy involving farm legislation, hemp regulation, cannabis laws, and THC oversight.