Assembly BillFailedHealth and Safety
AB 1397: Hemp: low-dose hemp drinks.
What AB 1397 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to regulate low-dose hemp drinks by authorizing their production and sale if they meet specific requirements. These requirements include testing for THC content and prohibiting sales to individuals under 21 years old. The bill also imposes a 10% excise tax on the sale of these drinks, with the revenue collected going into a dedicated fund for regulatory purposes. The fund will be used to support the state department of public health and the department of tax and fee administration. The bill requires retailers to collect and remit the tax, and any violation of the provisions will be a crime.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 10, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 01, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on B. & P. |
| Mar. 28, 2025 | Referred to Coms. on B. & P. and Rev. & Tax. |