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HB 7178

AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND TOBACCO REGULATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Genga and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HB 7178, AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND TOBACCO REGULATION, SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 632, Introduced: March 06, 2025Purpose and Intent: This comprehensive bill aims t

SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 632
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Bill Summary · HB 7178

Overview: HB 7178, AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND TOBACCO REGULATION, SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 632, Introduced: March 06, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This comprehensive bill aims to update and streamline the state's regulations related to cannabis, hemp, and tobacco products. The goal is to address emerging issues, ensure consumer safety, and provide a more cohesive regulatory framework for these industries.

Key Provisions:
- Establishes new labeling and packaging requirements for cannabis, hemp, and tobacco products
- Expands the authority of the Department of Consumer Protection to regulate the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of these products
- Creates a task force to study the potential impacts of legalizing the recreational use of cannabis
- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to develop a hemp program, including licensing and testing requirements
- Imposes additional restrictions on the sale and marketing of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Consumers of cannabis, hemp, and tobacco products will be impacted by the new labeling, packaging, and marketing requirements
- Businesses in these industries, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, will need to adapt to the updated regulations
- The state agencies responsible for overseeing these industries, such as the Department of Consumer Protection and the Department of Agriculture, will have expanded roles and responsibilities

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently on the SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 632, indicating it is progressing through the legislative process. The next step would be for the Senate to consider and potentially pass the bill.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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