New Illinois Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Are ‘Long Overdue,’ Pritzker Says

New regulations on intoxicating hemp are ‘long overdue,’ Pritzker says

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is highlighting a new state law that places intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 under the same regulations as cannabis, including an immediate ban on sales to anyone under 21.

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* Press release… Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members at Sway Dispensary to celebrate the passage of SB 3222, landmark legislation that prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp to minors and advances safety, equity, and oversight in the cannabis industry. Signed into law last month, SB 3222 provides commonsense regulations around intoxicating hemp products [...]

New Illinois Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Are ‘Long Overdue,’ Pritzker Says

New Illinois Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Are ‘Long Overdue,’ Pritzker Says Ben Szalinski … Thu, 07/02/2026 - 17:54 A wide-ranging new state law on hemp and other cannabis regulations was “long overdue,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday at an event in Chicago to celebrate the new law he signed last month.  Senate Bill 3222 makes a variety of changes to the state’s cannabis laws but chiefly introduces new regulations for intoxicating hemp produ…

Illinois Governor Celebrates Passage Of Marijuana Bill By Hosting Signing Ceremony At A Dispensary

The governor of Illinois hosted a signing ceremony at a dispensary for a bill that doubles the amount of marijuana that adults can legally possess, significantly restricts hemp THC products and makes other changes to rules for how licensed businesses can operate. While Gov. JB Pritzker (D) gave formal approval to the legislation last month, he held an event on Thursday at the SWAY Cannabis Dispensary in Chicago to celebrate the reforms it enacte…

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Landmark Legislation To Keep The Illinois Cannabis Market Safe And Growing

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members at Sway Dispensary to celebrate the passage of SB 3222, landmark legislation that prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp to minors and advances safety, equity, and oversight in the cannabis industry.Signed into law last month, SB 3222 provides commonsense regulations around intoxicating hemp products — including Delta-8, THC-P, and HHC — that had previously been sold…