SB 485-FN (2026): relative to the licensure, regulation and taxation of hemp-based derivative products.
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SB 485-FN (2026)
relative to the licensure, regulation and taxation of hemp-based derivative products.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 14)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2026, 1:25 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 12, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 22, 2026: Hearing: 01/22/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:25 pm
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- March 12, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/12/2026