This report covers key developments from the past several weeks of the 2026 legislative session. Missouri's market elimination bill remains floor-ready. A 20% hemp tax passed the Maine Senate. Rhode Island and Hawaii are moving in a better direction. Here is where things stand.
Missouri HB 2641 would reclassify hemp-derived cannabinoid products as marijuana starting November 12, 2026. Here is what the bill does and why the next 15 days matter.
State legislatures are not slowing down. This week's report covers active threats to independent hemp retail, new access expansion bills, and regulatory proposals that will shape the market through 2026 and beyond. Read the full breakdown and find out what actions matter most right now.