Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse - Alabama Policy Institute

Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse - Alabama Policy Institute

More than 800 Alabamians have signed a petition on Change.org urging Gov. Kay Ivey to veto House Bill 445, legislation that would severely restrict access to THC-A and other hemp-derived products across the state. Opponents say the bill, rushed through the legislature in a matter of hours, is deeply flawed and could devastate small businesses, send customers to illegal markets, and cut off access to alternative healthcare options. Critics argue …