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KY HB532

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Moser

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a regulatory framework for "medicinal hemp products" defined as nonintoxicating dietary supplements derived from hemp containing only naturally occurring cannabinoids with delta-9 THC concentration not exceeding 0.3%

  • Requires each batch of medicinal hemp product to undergo independent laboratory testing for cannabinoid profile, THC compliance, pesticides, microbial contaminants, residual solvents, and mycotoxins, with results made publicly accessible via QR code

  • Mandates specific labeling requirements including batch number, cannabinoid content per serving, ingredient list, expiration date, remediation disclosure, and federal disclaimers stating the product is not FDA-evaluated and not intended to treat disease

  • Grants the Kentucky Department of Agriculture exclusive authority over medicinal hemp product regulation, with licensing priority given to existing Kentucky hemp growers, family farms, and small agricultural operations over large-scale or vertically integrated operators

  • Declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage to enable Kentucky hemp producers to participate in any federal purchasing or reimbursement pathways that may become available for hemp-derived products

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to medicinal hemp products and declaring an emergency.

Effective Dates, Emergency

Last Action

to Agriculture (H)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/6/2026
Committee On Committees1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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