Save Illinois Hemp
Protect Jobs.
Protect Small Businesses.
Fix SB 3222. Support a Trailer Bill.
What Happened?
SB 3222 is Now Law
SB 3222 (now Public Act 104-0463) was signed into law and will take effect on November 12, 2026.
The law creates the Illinois Hemp Act, repeals the Industrial Hemp Act, and changes how many hemp-derived cannabinoid products are regulated in Illinois. Supporters say the law improves consumer safety and youth protections. Many hemp businesses believe the law's 0.4 mg total THC-per-container limit will remove most federally lawful hemp products from the traditional hemp marketplace, putting thousands of jobs and more than 1,000 Illinois businesses at risk.
Why This Matters
13,500
Illinois Jobs Supported by the Hemp Industry
1,000+
Illinois Businesses
$6.5 Billion
Estimated Economic Impact
Economic figures are based on published Illinois hemp industry analyses.
Who Voted Yes?
The following legislators voted YES on the final version of SB 3222. The votes below are taken from the official Illinois General Assembly roll calls.
Illinois Senate
Illinois House of Representatives
Source: Official Illinois General Assembly House roll call for final passage of SB 3222 (May 31, 2026).
Why a Trailer Bill is Needed
Illinois Doesn't Need a Ban. Illinois Needs a Better Law.
We support the consumer safety provisions of Public Act 104-0463, including:
- Keep hemp sales limited to adults 21+
- Require ID verification
- Require independent laboratory testing
- Require child-resistant packaging
- Require accurate labeling
- License retailers and manufacturers
- Enforce violations against bad actors
We ask the General Assembly to fix one critical provision by replacing the 0.4 mg total THC-per-container limit with a reasonable standard that protects consumers while allowing federally lawful hemp products to remain available through licensed hemp businesses.
Regulate. Don't Eliminate.
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