HB 2765 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to hemp businesses

HB 2765 establishes new licensing categories for hemp beverage businesses in Missouri, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. It defines key terms like "hemp beverage" (products containing hemp plant parts or hemp-derived compounds) and sets specific operational rules, such as requiring hemp retailers to hold an active alcohol license and prohibiting businesses from holding multiple license types (e.g., a manufacturer can’t also operate as a retailer). The bill also restricts import/export of unfinished hemp extract to U.S.-cultivated products and bans hemp businesses from holding marijuana facility licenses. These provisions directly affect companies seeking to legally produce, distribute, or sell hemp-based beverages within the state.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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Introduced House Committee Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to reclassify the document as a House Committee Substitute, indicating it has been reviewed and modified by the legislative committee. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'Unfinished hemp extract,' which clarifies that oils with THC levels above 0.3% intended for further processing are not considered industrial hemp. Additionally, new restrictions were added prohibiting the sale of hemp beverages manufactured outside the United States and clarifying rules for importing unfinished extracts.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include a specific regulatory category for 'Unfinished hemp extract' and to restrict the importation and sale of hemp beverages produced outside the United States.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Unfinished hemp extract' to distinguish industrial hemp products intended for further processing from those intended for consumer use.

REQUIREMENT

Added a prohibition preventing wholesalers and retailers from distributing or selling hemp beverages manufactured outside the United States.

Added specific conditions requiring unfinished hemp extract to be imported only by licensed manufacturers for further processing.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header and section numbering to reflect its status as a House Committee Substitute, indicating legislative review and revision.

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Total actions
16
Key actions
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Committee
6
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred: Judiciary(H)
lower
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Doyle Justus
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