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HB 2613

RELATING TO HEMP.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elle Cochran and 4 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill HB 2613 regulates hemp cultivation, processing, and sales through updated regulatory frameworks across agriculture, consumer protection, and legal oversight.

Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6
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Bill Summary · HB 2613

Legislative bill overview

HB 2613 is a Hawaii bill addressing hemp regulation that was introduced in early 2026 and has advanced to committee review. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the provided information, though its referral to Health (HLT), Consumer Protection (CPC), and Judiciary (JHA) committees suggests it addresses regulatory, product safety, or legal framework issues related to hemp cultivation, processing, or sales.

Why is this important

Hemp policy significantly affects agricultural opportunities, consumer access to hemp-derived products (including CBD), and state regulatory consistency. Hawaii's approach to hemp could impact farmers' ability to grow the crop, businesses' ability to sell hemp products, and consumers' ability to purchase them—while also determining how the state manages the distinction between legal hemp and regulated cannabis.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory scope: Whether the bill expands or restricts hemp cultivation licenses, product types allowed (flowers, extracts, edibles), and THC concentration limits
  • Consumer product safety: Whether regulations adequately address labeling, testing, and quality standards for hemp-derived products sold to the public
  • Conflict with existing cannabis framework: How hemp regulations coordinate with Hawaii's medical and recreational cannabis programs to prevent regulatory gaps or overlap

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

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