2021 House Bill 4517 / Public Act 56

Revise industrial hemp rules

Introduced in the House

March 16, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-53)

To expand the definition of “industrial hemp” to include “hemp-infused products, defined as “a topical formulation, tincture, beverage, edible substance, or similar product containing industrial hemp and other ingredients and that is intended for human consumption.” The bill would define the legal definition of "THC" in marijuana and industrial hemp.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 18, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2021

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

To expand the definition of “industrial hemp” to include “hemp-infused products, defined as “a topical formulation, tincture, beverage, edible substance, or similar product containing industrial hemp and other ingredients and that is intended for human consumption”.

Received in the Senate

June 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 17, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 24, 2021

Amendment offered by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To expand the definition of “industrial hemp” to include “hemp-infused products, defined as “a topical formulation, tincture, beverage, edible substance, or similar product containing industrial hemp and other ingredients and that is intended for human consumption”.

Received in the House

June 24, 2021

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 13, 2021