New regulations could be on the way for THC in Alabama

New regulations could be on the way for THC in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) -- Lawmakers are cracking down on THC in the state of Alabama. A bill passed in the House aims to put a limit on who can buy hemp drinks and CBD gummies. According to Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), it's about protecting children in the state of Alabama. Harvest said hemp drinks and other products can currently be found in convenience stores across the state. If Whitt's bill is signed into law, they may be a little harder to…

Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies

A bill that would heavily regulate CBD and hemp-derived products sailed through the House of Representatives on Thursday without debate despite the vote reflecting some contention on the bill. The House voted 76-15-11 to approve HB445 by Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, largely along party lines. The bill would hit all hemp-derived products, psychoactive or not, and critics warn it could regulate the industry right out of business. If the legislation…

Alabama House approves regulations on hemp products

Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, displays a hemp-derived product as he introduces a bill to regulate the industry to the House Health Committee on April 2, 2025, in Montgomery, Ala. The House passed Whitt's bill on Thursday. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector)The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday to regulate hemp products consumed by the public amid concerns that minors will have access to the products. HB 445, sponsored by…

Alabama lawmakers see bills on medicaid, hospital tax credit, hemp products

Presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women sent to governor’s desk The Alabama House concurred on a Senate bill Tuesday (April 8) that would provide presumptive eligibility for Medicaid coverage to pregnant women, sending the bill to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for final approval. Senate Bill 102, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, provides presumptive eligibility for Medicaid coverage to pregnant women, allowing them to re…