A bill for an act providing for the regulation of hemp products, and making penalties applicable.
This bill regulates hemp products in Iowa by establishing safety standards and definitions. It prohibits packaging or design features appealing to children (e.g., cartoon characters, candy-like appearances) and sets a THC limit of 0.3% on a dry weight basis or 4mg per serving. The bill defines "consumable hemp products" to include food, topicals, and tinctures (but excludes inhalation products) and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enforce these rules through evidence-based regulations and staff training. These changes aim to protect public health by preventing youth access and ensuring product safety.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2025 12:30PM RM 304.
legislature
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Wengryn, Brown-Powers and Hermanson.
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Public Safety.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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